Trapped motorist freed from car

The incident happened on Fifth Ave in Mt Albert. Photo / File

Firefighters had to free someone trapped in their car after it rolled in Auckland this afternoon.

Police were called to the incident, which took place on Fifth Ave in Mt Albert, about 2pm.

A Fire Service spokesman said firefighters at the scene freed one person from the car after it rolled, trapping them.

One patient was taken to Auckland Hospital with moderate injuries and another with minor injuries, a St John Ambulance spokeswoman said.

The road has now been reopened.