Two critical in serious crash on Great North Rd in Auckland’s Glen Eden

Emergency services have freed two people who were trapped in a vehicle on Great North Road following a four-vehicle crash Photo / Hayden Woodward

Two people have been critically injured following a serious crash on Great North Rd in the Auckland suburb of Glen Eden this afternoon.

Police were notified at about 4.30pm of the multiple-vehicle crash, which happened between Brandon Rd and Westech Place.

The road is closed and diversions are in place.

“Police ask motorists to avoid the area and delay travel if possible.”

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said three crews attended the incident. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Hato Hone St John confirmed crews transported four patients away – two in critical condition and two in moderate condition.

A Great North Rd resident told the Herald one car had its roof completely cut off.

“Sadly there wasn’t much left of the car,” she said.

“My neighbour said it was an almighty crash that shook her to the core.

“It’s a really busy road, so it’s sad to see that this could happen on a Sunday to multiple vehicles.”

“This road is crazy at times but in 10 years I’ve never seen an accident like this,” she said.

Emergency services have freed two people who were trapped in a vehicle on Great North Road following a four-vehicle crash Photo / Hayden Woodward

A Herald photographer at the scene said Great North Rd remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit completes its investigation.

“A specialist Fire and Emergency lighting unit from Te Atatū Fire Station is providing lighting support for the crash investigators.

“Traffic management is now in place, taking over from Fire and Emergency operational support personnel who had been manning the cordons since the crash occurred.”

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said three crews attended the incident.

“Crews extricated two people who were trapped in a car and then handed them over to St John.”