Whangaparāoa College principal Steve McCracken confirmed the “student was taken to Starship in an ambulance with mum next to them”.
Local resident Livy Gledhill heard multiple sounds of sirens and said the spot where it happened was a recipe for disaster.
Gledhill said she’s waited for something to happen at the location, as it doesn’t have a pedestrian crossing.
“So many people have to run [across the road] no matter what especially the kids ... it was scary over the holidays watching all the young ones while parents are at work.
“You also have primary kids using that spot for crossing in the morning and afternoons. “
Gledhill’s daughter had just started attending Whangaparāoa College and said her “heart goes out to all those affected in the community”.
She believed the area would benefit from traffic lights.
The second incident involved a Northcote College student, who had crossed the road to school.
Police confirmed they received reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car on Ōnewa Rd at 8.26am.
“An intermediate-aged child suffered moderate injuries and was taken to hospital in a stable condition.”
St John sent an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle.
“One patient was assessed by the crew at the scene and transported to Starship hospital by ambulance in a moderate condition.”
An email from Northcote College to parents confirmed a student was hit by a car when crossing Ōnewa Road.
“The student was taken to Starship hospital and is now recovering at home.
“We urge you to speak with your child about road safety and the importance of crossing roads responsibly. We are particularly concerned about Ōnewa Road.
“Please reinforce our message to students that people must only cross Ōnewa Road at the traffic lights.”
Northcote College has been approached for comment.
