Car on its side on Southern Motorway. Video / Supplied
Three people were injured in a crash that caused delays on State Highway 1 in South Auckland tonight.
Police were called to the scene around 6:35 p.m. The crash occurred southbound on the Southern Motorway near Highbrook.
“Three people are reported to have moderate injuries, and the scene is beingcleared. However, the crash has impacted traffic,” a police spokesperson said.
Hato Hone St John said they were notified at 6.32pm and responded to the incident between Princess St and Highbrook Drive.
“We treated and assessed one patient with moderate injuries and two with minor injuries,” a spokesperson said.
One person with minor injuries was treated at the scene, while the other two were taken to Middlemore Hospital.
Fire and Emergency shift manager Josh Pennefather said three fire trucks were sent to the scene. He confirmed one vehicle was involved and no one was trapped.
Footage from the scene showed a small grey car lying on its side in the middle lane, with debris scattered across the motorway.
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