Three pedestrians injured in South Auckland crash, driver flees scene

Three people have been taken to hospital after a car crash in South Auckland this evening.

Police said they were making inquiries after a “car collided with three pedestrians” about 6.15pm Friday. The vehicle had left the scene before police arrived at Wordsworth Rd, Manurewa.

St John said they “treated three patients and transported three patients to Middlemore Hospital”.

Five Hato Hone St John vehicles, including three ambulances, a rapid response unit and an operations manager, attended the incident.

Two of the patients were in a serious condition and the third was in a moderate condition, a spokesperson said.

Police said traffic management was in place “while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination” and motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand said they were also on the scene but left the situation to police and ambulance.