One person dead after two-car crash in Massey

One person died at the scene following a two-vehicle crash on Red Hills Road in Massey, Auckland. Police were called to the incident at approximately 11.30am on Sunday. One person was seriously injured and taken to hospital, while four others suffered minor injuries.

St John confirmed that one patient was transported to Auckland City Hospital in serious condition. Three other patients were taken to Waitākere Hospital in moderate condition.

Fire and Emergency sent two trucks to the scene to assist police and ambulance crews. The Henderson rescue tender arrived late due to mechanical issues.

The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. Red Hills Road has since reopened. One person was found trapped in a vehicle at the scene.

How it developed

• Sun 27 Sep, 6:36pmFire and Emergency sent two trucks to the scene, though the Henderson rescue tender was delayed by mechanical issues.

Where reports differ

• One report states four people suffered minor injuries, while another report says three patients were transported to Waitākere Hospital in moderate condition.

Compiled from reports by RNZ, 1News, NZ Herald and Stuff.