Police are in attendance at a severe crash on Foremost Freeway in Ellerslie this afternoon.
A two-vehicle crash was reported at 3.37pm, close to the busy intersection with Ellerslie-Panmure Freeway.
“At this early stage we are able to advise one particular person has been critically injured and one other particular person significantly injured,” a police spokesperson says.
“A bit of Foremost Freeway has been closed in consequence.
“The Severe Crash Unit will attend the scene to hold out enquiries.
“Foremost Freeway has been closed between the intersections of Ellerslie-Panmure Freeway and Amy Road.
“Police recognise this may trigger severe disruption to journey by means of the realm.
“We ask that folks keep away from the realm if doable and count on delays as closures are anticipated for a number of hours this night.”
At about 6.30pm, police issued the next replace:
Police can verify one particular person has died following a severe crash in Ellerslie earlier this afternoon.
The 2-vehicle crash was reported on Foremost Freeway at 3.37pm.
Sadly, a feminine occupant from one of many autos died on the scene regardless of help from emergency companies.
An occupant from the second automobile suffered severe accidents.
An investigation is now below technique to decide the circumstances of the crash.
Police can advise the sooner closure of a bit of Foremost Freeway stays in place at this stage.
