Serious crash at Redvale, north of Auckland

A motorist is fighting for their life and another is badly hurt after a serious crash north of Auckland.

Emergency services were called to the two vehicle head-on crash on East Coast Rd, Redvale, about 2.40pm.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) spokesman said one person had been trapped in each vehicle and both had to be freed by firefighters.

It was a head-on collision, he said.

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According to St John, one person has been taken to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition and another has been transported there in a serious condition.

Four St John's vehicles attended the crash.

The road is closed and diversions are in place.

Police have asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.