Fatal car crash on Waitakere Rd in West Auckland, traffic in area being diverted

Waitakere Rd in west Auckland. Photo / Google

One person has died after a serious crash on Waitakere Rd in West Auckland this afternoon.

A police spokesperson said another person received moderate injuries and the road has since been closed in both directions.

Two vehicles were involved in the incident which occurred shortly after 4pm today.

Auckland Transport announced Waitakere Rd was closed between Bethells Rd and Hunter Rd.

AT asks motorists avoid the area if possible or to allow for extra time for diversions.

WAITAKERE RD CLOSED - SERIOUS CRASH - 4:30PM, TUE 11 SEP
Due to a serious crash a section of Waitakere Rd (between Bethells Rd & Hunter Rd) is now CLOSED in the Waitakere area. Please avoid this route or allow extra time for diversions. ^TP pic.twitter.com/jgwKn05jlA

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) September 11, 2018