Child seriously injured, transported to Starship Hospital after struck by car in Browns Bay

A child has been left with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Browns Bay on Auckland’s North Shore this afternoon.

A police spokesperson said they responded to the crash near the intersection of Bayside Dr and Beach Rd around 3.14pm.

“The pedestrian, a child, has sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries. They have been transported to hospital,” police said.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one vehicle attended the traffic incident and one patient was treated.

The patient was transported to Starship Children’s Hospital in a serious condition.

“An investigation will be conducted into the circumstances of the crash,” police said.

BEACH RD - ROAD CLOSED - 4:10PM
Beach Rd is closed between Philson Terrace and Browns Bay Road due to a crash. Please follow detour of emergency services at the scene. ^CO pic.twitter.com/CNzmMzIzZ6

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Traffic management was being put in place while enquiries were being made at the scene.

Auckland Transport said as a result of the crash, Beach Rd is closed between Philson Tce and Browns Bay Rd.

Emergency services are providing a detour at the scene and commuters are asked to follow their direction.