Emergency services have completely closed a major Auckland road after a serious crash near Western Springs Speedway that left one person in critical condition.

Police said the crash, involving two vehicles on the northbound lanes of Great North Rd, was reported at about 2.30pm.

A photo from the scene shows a white sedan has collided with a lamppost head-on. A reporter on Great North Rd described the scene as “graphic”, with a firefighter giving the injured driver CPR and the passenger being treated by paramedics.

Police said initial indications are one person has critical injuries.

A second damaged car could be seen a few metres behind the first.

St John Ambulance has one ambulance on the scene, as well as a rapid response vehicle.

Another ambulance, another rapid response vehicle and a paramedic manager are also heading to the scene, a St John Ambulance spokeswoman said.

One person appears to have been seriously injured in a car crash in Western Springs, Auckland. Photo / Dean Purcell

One person appears to have been seriously injured in a car crash in Western Springs, Auckland. Photo / Jacob Jones

Diversions are currently in place and motorists are advised to expect some delays in the area while emergency services work at the scene.

A section of Great North Rd is currently closed and the Serious Crash Unit is in attendance.

Auckland Transport said due to the crash a section of the road is now closed in both directions between Stadium Rd and Tuarangi Rd.

“Avoid this area or expect delays with diversions in place affecting all traffic, including bus services.”

Staff at a nearby Caltex station said they didn’t hear the crash but had spoken with a woman who was left distressed after witnessing it. She had come into the petrol station to use the rest room and was now speaking with police.

Emergency services attend the scene of a serious crash on Great North Road at Western Springs
New Zealand Herald photograph by Dean Purcell 14 November 2023

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