One person dead following single-vehicle crash in Epsom, central Auckland

Emergency services were called to a central Auckland suburb following a serious single-vehicle crash. Police confirmed this morning that one person has died. Photo / Supplied

One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Auckland last night.

Emergency services swarmed to the central suburb of Epsom following the accident.

“Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died at the scene,” police said.

Emergency services were alerted to yesterday’s crash on Great South Rd about 6.45pm.

“Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.”

The road was closed between Market Rd and Cornwall Park Ave and motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

Fire and Emergency earlier told the Herald two trucks were on the scene after a crash where a single vehicle rolled on Great South Rd.

“One person is trapped. We have stabilised the vehicle and are attempting an extraction.”

A witness told the Herald the car was speeding and flew off the road, crashing through the barrier at a church.

A witness told the Herald the vehicle was speeding and flew off the road, crashing through the barrier at a church.

“Luckily not hitting any pedestrians or vehicles or even the street sign.

“It flipped mid-air and landed upside down in the ditch.”

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, said police.

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