Auckland crash injures two, diversions in place

Two people have been transported to hospital in a serious condition after a crash in Auckland.

Inspector Turepu Keenan said emergency services were at the scene of the three-car crash in Ash St, Avondale

A diversion is in place at Binstead Rd through to Bentinck and Great North Rd.

A 2nd diversion is in place southbound at Ash/Rosebank Rd though to Gt North Rd. There is a road closure at Great North Rd/Ash St forcing traffic along Great North Rd.

Pointsmen are in place where traffic lights have been turned off, Mr Keenan said.

Motorists were advised to keep clear and seek alternative routes.

- NZHERALD STAFF