Electric bus crashes into New Lynn station in Auckland

Monday 13 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 13 Oct 2025, 6:04pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Auckland Transport

An Auckland Transport electric bus crashed into the New Lynn station on Monday afternoon, causing smoke to rise from its batteries. Emergency services attended the scene, and some bus routes are being detoured while work continues to make the area safe.

How they headlined it

5:21pm

1. NZ HeraldMon 13 Oct 2025, 5:21pm

   Electric bus smoking after crashing into New Lynn station (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 13 Oct 2025, 5:36pm

   Electric bus crashes into transport hub in Auckland's New Lynn (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 13 Oct 2025, 5:41pm

   Bus crashes into Auckland train station (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 13 Oct 2025, 5:56pm

   Electric bus crashes into Auckland train station (opens in new tab)

5. RNZMon 13 Oct 2025, 6:04pm

   'Loud smash': Witness describes moment bus hit into Auckland's New Lynn transport centre (opens in new tab)