Five people required medical assessment.
Images seen by the Herald show several wrecked vehicles across a considerable stretch of the road.
One appears to have stopped after ploughing into a sizeable pole outside a store at 373 New North Rd.
Multiple vehicles have been damaged in the crash. Photo / Dean PurcellSome bus routes along the road were rerouted.
“Eastbound routes 22N, 22R, 24B and 24R will continue to detour through George St, Charles St, Dominion Rd, Onslow Rd and Sandringham Rd.”
Five people required medical assessment after the incident. Photo / Dean PurcellPolice later advised the road has reopened to traffic in both directions. Inquiries will continue.
“Please take care on your travels this Christmas Eve so you can arrive at your destination safely.”
Bus routes have been detoured after the crash.A section of a road in nearby Blockhouse Bay is also closed due to a damaged power pole.
Police say emergency services attended a single-vehicle crash just after midday on Blockhouse Bay Rd near the intersection with Matata St.
A power pole was damaged.
“Fortunately the occupant of the vehicle is not seriously injured.”
Blockhouse Bay Rd is closed at the Puketea St and Margate Rd intersection.
“Expect delays in the area or take an alternative route.”
Contractors have arrived to repair the power line. It is unclear how long the repair will take.
