'Absolute carnage': Motorists cut from wreckage as 3-vehicle crash shuts highway

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a major crash in North Auckland this afternoon that has left at least one person with critical injuries.

Three vehicles were involved in the collision on Dairy Flat Highway, which was reported at 2.30pm.

“Initial indications are there are critical injuries,” a police spokesperson said.

Hato Hone St John said two people were assessed at the scene, with one taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition.

Further media inquiries were directed to police.

The road was closed between Postman and Horseshoe Bush Rds, and diversions were in place.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

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