Pedestrian struck on North Shore: Commuters warned to expect delays after road closed

A stretch of beachfront road on Auckland's North Shore is closed after an early morning crash. Photo / Supplied

A stretch of beachfront road on Auckland's North Shore has reopened after a person was struck by a vehicle earlier today.

The police and Auckland Transport are warning commuters heading to work and school to expect delays as congestion eases after a stretch of Beach Rd in Campbells Bay between Aberdeen Rd and Red Bluff Rise was closed.

A police spokesman said a person was in a serious condition after being injured by a vehicle around 6.15am.

They were taken to hospital in a serious condition.

BEACH RD, CAMPBELLS BAY - ROAD CLOSED - 6:40AM
Due to a serious crash Beach Rd is now closed between Aberdeen Rd and Red Bluff Rise in Campbells Bay. Please avoid this area. Expect delays & diversions for all traffic, including bus services. ^TP pic.twitter.com/OwCuxoVZTV

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) July 26, 2020

The police cordon on the area had since lifted with the road now open to all traffic.

However, Auckland Transport said motorists should allow extra time as delays in the area ease.

Those travelling in the area soon after the accident were diverted away from the crash scene and warned to expect delays. The diversions temporarily affected public transport routes.

The police spokesman said the accident happened near the intersection of Aberdeen and Beach Rds.

The serious crash unit was investigating.