• Emergency services are responding to a collision between a train and a vehicle in Penrose.
• The Onehunga line is suspended; bus route 74 is servicing affected stations.
• Maurice Rd is closed; motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect delays.

A person is dead after a collision between a train and a vehicle in Penrose.

The incident occurred at the level crossing on Maurice Rd, near the intersection with Station Rd, at around 2pm this afternoon.

Emergency services are responding to the scene and police are advising motorists to avoid the area.

“Police can advise one person has died following a collision between a train and vehicle in Penrose,” police said in a statement.

“Sadly, despite medical assistance the sole occupant of the vehicle has died at the scene.”

No injuries have been reported from those aboard the train at this stage.

Nico from the Vehicle Inspection store in Penrose told the Herald that a colleague witnessed the crash.

He said, “It really looked serious, it definitely seemed like it could possibly be really serious for that person, the ambulance came and went really quickly.”

Hato Hone St John said it was notified of the motor vehicle incident and responded with two rapid response units.

Fire and Emergency NZ confirmed it has three crews in attendance.

Auckland Transport said the Onehunga line has been suspended until further notice.

“Please use journey planner for alternative transports. Bus route 74 is servicing Onehunga, Te Papapa and Penrose Station.”

Hato Hone St John said it was notified of the motor vehicle incident and responded with two rapid response units.

Fire and Emergency NZ confirmed it has three crews in attendance.

Auckland Transport said the Onehunga line has been suspended until further notice.

“Please use journey planner for alternative transports. Bus route 74 is servicing Onehunga, Te Papapa and Penrose Station.”

A travel alert said Maurice Rd is closed between Station Rd and Church St.

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

More to come.