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Emergency services are this afternoon responding to a serious crash near the University of Auckland.
“The crash, on Symonds Street, was reported to police just after 12pm,” police say.
“At this early stage it appears a vehicle has collided with a tree and a pedestrian.
“One person has been transported to hospital in a critical condition and two other people have suffered moderate injuries.
“Symonds Street is closed from Wellesley Street to Grafton Road and diversions are in place.
“Motorists are advised to expect delays. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.”
UPDATE
At 1.35pm police issued an update on the incident, which says: “Police remain at the scene of an earlier crash in Symonds Street.
“We can now advise five people sustained injuries following the single vehicle crash.
“One person was transported to hospital in a critical condition and four others suffered moderate to minor injuries.
“Police are aware of speculations surrounding the cause of the crash.
“This remains under investigation, however at this early stage we believe drugs or alcohol may have been a factor.
“Symonds Street remains closed from Wellesley Street to Grafton Road and diversions are in place.”
