Serious crashes in Christchurch and New Plymouth, Auckland crash causes congestion

Three St John ambulances attended the crash on Pound Rd and transported two people to Christchurch Hospital. Photo / File

One person is seriously injured after a two-truck collision that is blocking one lane at a Christchurch intersection.

A police spokeswoman said two trucks had crashed at the intersection of Pound Rd and Mcleans Island Rd.

Three St John ambulances attended the crash and transported two patients to Christchurch Hospital.

One was in a serious condition and the other was in a moderate condition.

A crash in Auckland is also causing traffic congestion, as the left northbound lane on the Southern Motorway after the Papakura on-ramp is blocked.

NZTA have advised that motorists pass the crash scene with care and expect delays through the area.

UPDATE 2.50PM
Expect delays in both directions due to rubbernecking. ^MF https://t.co/8iE3efmxVo

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 10, 2019

Meanwhile, in New Plymouth one person was trapped on Hurford Rd, near Pheney Rd, after an motor vehicle incident that involved tree felling equipment earlier this afternoon.

A St John spokeswoman confirmed that about 2.20pm the person, who was in a serious condition, was transported to Taranaki Base Hospital by ambulance.