Emergency crews responding after vehicle goes off cliff in Maraetai

Motorists are being told to avoid Maraetai Coast Rd after a single-vehicle crash. Photo / Google Street View

A vehicle has gone off a cliff in Auckland’s Maraetai with people being asked to avoid the area.

Emergency services are responding after reports of the incident near Maraetai Coast Rd shortly after 12.30pm.

Police confirmed the single-vehicle crash.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they sent one first response unit, one rapid response unit, one manager and one ambulance to the scene.

“Our crews have assessed and treated one patient in a minor condition at the scene.”

The circumstances surrounding the accident are not yet known.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area, if possible.

“The road may be slightly blocked while emergency services are in the area,” a police statement said.

A northern fire communications spokeswoman said no one was in the car at the time of the incident.

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