Auckland fatal crash: One person dies in collision between car and truck in Glenbrook

One person has died in a two-vehicle crash involving a truck in Glenbrook this morning.

Police were called to Glenbrook Road, Glenbrook, around 6.40am.

One person died at the scene, police said.

Fire and Emergency NZ said the crash involved a car and a truck. Fire trucks from Papakura and Waiuku attended.

The road was closed and police asked drivers to take an alternate route via Morley Road.

GLENBROOK RD - 7:15AM
A serious crash has closed a section of Glenbrook Rd between Brookside Rd and Gearon Rd in Glenbrook. Follow direction of emergency services on-site and be prepared for delays. ^MF pic.twitter.com/2wAlmZHYwt

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) June 19, 2022

"The Serious Crash Unit is at the scene and the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation," police said.

In a separate incident, State Highway 1 was blocked at Sunset Road after a crash on Auckland's North Shore. At 7:20am cars were moved to the shoulder but delays were still expected until it was fully cleared.

SH1 NORTHERN MWY - 7:00AM
Due to a crash the left southbound lane just after the #SH1 Sunset Rd overbridge is blocked. Pass the scene with care and be prepared for some delays. More here: https://t.co/kiPB8ROfU6. ^MF pic.twitter.com/ykHmNMc75C

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 19, 2022