Seven people injured, some critically, in multi-vehicle Papakura crash

Seven people have been injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Auckland's Papakura this evening.

St John told 1 NEWS it was called at 5.40pm to an accident on Old Wairoa Road.

Five ambulances, one doctor, one rapid response unit and one manager went to the scene.

St John says it has treated seven patients whose conditions range from critical to moderate.