West Auckland crash: Motorist fighting for life after vehicle rolls

Four people have been injured, with one fighting for their life, after a crash in Waitakere this afternoon. Image / Twitter

A West Auckland road that leads to one of the region's most popular beaches is closed after a vehicle rolled, leaving one person critically injured.

Emergency services are currently at the scene of the serious crash on Te Henga Rd, Waitākere.

One person has suffered critical injuries and has been taken to Auckland City Hospital.
Three others in the vehicle escaped with moderate injuries.

TE HENGA RD, WAITAKERE - CRASH - 1:40PM
Te Henga Rd is closed between Falls Rd and Bethells Rd in Waitakere following a serious crash. Follow directions of emergency services on-site and allow additional time for your journey. ^MF pic.twitter.com/StvJmYs6G6

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) January 6, 2021

Police say the accident happened around 12.40pm, and involved a single vehicle.

A section of Te Henga Rd, near Falls Rd, is now closed and motorists in the area have been advised to expect delays.

A police spokesperson said the Serious Crash Unit has been advised and will examine the scene.