Three-car crash causing delays on Ellerslie-Panmure Highway in Auckland

A crash near Lunn Ave is causing delays on the neighbouring Highway near Mt Wellington. Image / Google

A crash is causing delays on the busy Ellerslie-Panmure Highway in Auckland early this morning.

Emergency crews are responding to a collision near Barrack Rd and Lunn Ave which was reported shortly after 6.30am.

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CRASH - ELLERSLIE-PANMURE HWY, MT WELLINGTON - 6:50AM
A crash near Barrack Rd/Lunn Ave is causing delays on Ellerslie-Panmure Hwy in the Mt Wellington area. Follow directions of emergency services, expect delays or use alternative route. ^TP pic.twitter.com/D0CHjLlU5U

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) November 26, 2019

As a result, motorists are being warned of delays on the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway and around the surrounding areas in Mt Wellington.

Auckland Transport sent an alert out at 6.50am telling drivers: "Follow directions of emergency services, expect delays or use alternative route."

A police spokeswoman said three vehicles were involved in the crash and that four people had been injured.

One suffered moderate injuries, while the others had minor injuries, she said.

A number of west-bound lanes were blocked for some time, police said.