Driver in critical condition after crash in South Auckland

One person is in critical condition after a two car crash in South Auckland tonight.

The incident took place on the corner of Bader Dr and Robertson Rd in Mangere about 8.30pm.

The female driver of one of the cars was in a "very serious critical condition", Inspector Peter Raynes said.

The male driver of the other car was in a moderate condition.

A St John Ambulance spokeswoman said the two patients, as well as another person in serious condition, were taken to Middlemore Hospital.

Mr Raynes said the Serious Crash Investigation Unit were still in attendance.