One person critical after multiple vehicles damaged in South Auckland

Friday 28 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 28 Aug, 8:21pm

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A person is in critical condition following an incident involving multiple vehicles near Pukekohe on Friday night. Patumāhoe Road has been closed between Hunter Road and Gun Club Road while cordons remain in place. Emergency services attended the scene in Patumāhoe.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 28 Aug, 7:58pm

   One person critical after multiple vehicles damaged in South Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 28 Aug, 8:21pm

   Person in critical condition after multiple vehicles damaged near Auckland (opens in new tab)