Auckland traffic: One person seriously injured, Dominion Rd crash

Dominion Rd crash. Photo / Michael Craig

One person is seriously injured after a car crash into a restaurant in Auckland this morning.

Hato Hone St John responded to the crash on Dominion Rd with one ambulance after being notified at 6.12am.

One patient was assessed at the scene and transported to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition, a St John spokesperson said.

Auckland Transport advised Dominion Rd was closed between Prospect Tce and Valley Rd at 6.35am.

The section of Dominion Rd in Mt Eden was reopened at about 7am after being blocked in both directions.

Dominion Rd crash. Photo / Michael Craig

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they responded to a report of a car crashed into a building.

They responded to the scene with one fire engine, but no one was trapped in the vehicle and there was no fire.

Auckland Transport advised motorists to allow extra time for diversions, including bus services.

DOMINION RD, MT EDEN - 6:20AM
Due to a crash near Prospect Tce, a section of Dominion Rd in Mt Eden is currently blocked in both directions. Avoid this area or expect delays with diversions in place affecting all traffic, including bus services. ^TP pic.twitter.com/8A0pG5Ka8t

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) November 6, 2024

Police have been approached for comment.

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