Serious crash Waiuku: Person trapped after vehicle rolls into ditch

A person is seriously injured after becoming trapped in their vehicle when it rolled on a road in rural Auckland. Photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

A person is seriously injured after rolling their vehicle and becoming trapped inside on a road in rural Auckland.

An Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter spokesperson said at 1pm they were tasked alongside other emergency services to rescue a person in a rollover accident in Waiuku.

Police said they were called to a single-vehicle crash on Āwhitu Rd, Pollok.

Photos from the scene show a white vehicle surrounded by firefighters after it rolled into a ditch.

A person was then seen being carried to a rescue helicopter, which landed in a nearby paddock.

Police said the Serious Crash Unit attended and inquiries into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

Hato Hone St John said it responded with one helicopter, one ambulance and one rapid response vehicle.

The spokesperson said one person was assessed at the scene and has been transported to Auckland City Hospital by helicopter in a serious condition.

One person was flown to Auckland City Hospital after today's incident. Photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

Fire and Emergency New Zealand told the Herald two crews attended the crash.

The spokesperson said they helped remove the person trapped in the vehicle and placed them in the care of St John.

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