Two children hospitalised after 10 people injured in Auckland crash involving truck and van

March 24, 2021
Auckland, New Zealand - October 08, 2013: Aerial view of Auckland City Hospital on October 08, 2013. The Auckland City Hospital is Auckland's main hospital and the largest hospital in New Zealand

Two children are in a serious condition after being among 10 people hurt in a crash involving a truck and van in the Auckland suburb of Te Atatū this morning.

Police were called to the crash on Tawa Road at around 8.20am.

The two children were transported to Starship Hospital.

Three people suffered moderate injuries, one was taken to Auckland City Hospital while the other was transported to Waitakere Hospital.

The third was treated at the scene and did not need to be taken to hospital.

Five other people were treated at the scene with minor injuries.

A section of Tawa Road, near Te Atatū Road, will be closed while the scene is examined by the Serious Crash Unit and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Unit.

Police advise motorists there may be some delays while travelling through the area this morning.

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