Person critical after car hits fence in Kaukapakapa, north of Auckland

A driver is in a critical condition after a crash at the intersection of Kaipara Coast Highway and North Cres in Kaukapakapa. Photo / Google Maps

A person is fighting for their life after a crash in Kaukapakapa, northwest of Auckland.

A car has gone into a fence at the intersection of Kaipara Coast Highway and North Cres and the male driver is in a critical condition.

The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been requested.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.25am.

Stop go signs are being used to control traffic.