Person dies in serious crash between truck and bus in West Auckland

Police diverting traffic on the corner of Waitākere Rd and Township Rd after a bus v truck accident. Photo / Jason Oxenham

A person has died following a serious crash between a truck and a bus on Waitākere Rd this morning.

Two people were involved in the crash and one person died at the scene.

There were no passengers on the bus at the time of the crash.

St John Ambulance spokeswoman said one person had been treated for moderate injuries and transported to hospital.

Auckland Transport said Waitākere Rd was closed between Kay Rd and Northfield Rd. Motorists could detour via Kay Rd, Mcentee Rd and Northfield Rd.

The detour was not suitable for heavy vehicles.

WAITAKERE ROAD - SERIOUS CRASH - UPDATE 7.10AM
Waitakere Road is now CLOSED between Kay Road and Northfield Road. Please detour via Kay Road, Mcentee Road and Northfield Road. Detour NOT SUITABLE for heavy vehicles. ^MF https://t.co/AyZawJ9ZLY

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) March 27, 2019

Motorists were asked to avoid the area and expect delays.