Man injured after car hits power pole

A man is treated on the scene of a car accident in Remuera on Wednesday night. Photo / Nick Reed

A man involved in a car crash in Remuera last night remains in a serious condition in hospital today.

An Auckland City Hospital spokeswoman confirmed his condition this afternoon.

The man drove into a power pole in Remuera.

Emergency services were called to Bell Rd at 7.15pm today where the man taken to Auckland Hospital suffering serious injuries.

The driver was the only occupant of the car, a police spokeswoman said.

The cause of the crash wasn't known and the serious crash unit were investigating.

A fire service spokeman said the crash had brought power lines down on the street.