One person dead, three others injured in Glen Eden crash in Auckland

A serious crash happened on Great North Rd, Glen Eden, this afternoon. Photo / Hayden Woodward

One person has died and three others have been injured in a vehicle crash in the West Auckland suburb of Glen Eden.

The crash happened on Great North Rd around 2.40pm on Tuesday.

Great North Rd was closed, with cordons in place at the intersections of Hepburn Rd and Glenview Rd, a police spokesperson said.

GREAT NORTH RD, GLEN EDEN - CLOSED - 3:05PM
A serious crash has now CLOSED Great North Rd, between Sabulite Rd/Glenview Rd intersection and Hepburn Rd, in Glen Eden. Avoid this route or expect delays and diversions this afternoon. ^TP pic.twitter.com/exo5tahYMu

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) May 25, 2021

A photographer at the scene said three cars were involved in the crash and traffic in the area was gridlocked.

"The cordons will be in place for some time and motorists are advised to avoid
the area."

Emergency services at the scene of the Great North Rd crash. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Two St John ambulances were sent to the scene - along with a rapid response unit.

The three other people had moderate injuries and were being transported to hospital.