Person rescued after crash on busy SH16 on-ramp, Point Chev

A person has been rescued from their vehicle after it crashed on a busy Auckland on-ramp this morning.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they were called to the Great North Rd citybound on-ramp near Pt Chevalier, about 10.30am, to rescue someone trapped in a car.

 

He said a rescue crew helped free the person, before the Hato Hone St John team took over.

 

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said an ambulance took one person to Auckland Hospital in a “moderate” condition.

A police spokesperson said the driver had had a medical event, and only one car was involved.

Motorists said there were “monster queues” on Great North Rd, with many taking alternative routes after being unable to access the on-ramp.