Motorists are being told to avoid the area if possible. Photo / File
Motorists are being told to avoid the area if possible. Photo / File
A three-car crash has forced emergency services to close a road near Kumeu north of Auckland city this evening.
Auckland Transport reports Old Railway Rd between Coatesville-Riverside Highway and Old North Rd are currently closed.
Police said one person sustained serious injuries in the crash and another had minor injuries.
Diversions are in place while the serious crash unit investigates the scene, however, closures were expected to be opened shortly, a police spokeswoman said.
CRASH - KUMEU, OLD RAILWAY ROAD - 5:20PM A crash has CLOSED Old Railway Rd between Old North Rd and Coatesville-Riverhead Hwy. Avoid the area if possible or consider using an alternative route. ^MF pic.twitter.com/05xLm2r8uR