A person has died and six others have been injured in a crash involving a truck and a car last night in Papakura, Auckland.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Ingram St and Porchester Rd and was reported to emergency services at around 10.42pm, a police spokesperson said.

“Sadly one person has died as a result and six others sustained injuries.

“Four of those were assessed as having serious to moderate injuries, with two others sustaining minor injuries.

“Those injured were transported to both Middlemore and Auckland City Hospitals.”

Overnight, the Serious Crash Unit completed an examination of the scene and the road was reopened, the spokesperson said.

Last night, police had advised motorists to avoid the area while their work was completed at the scene of a serious crash.

“An investigation will commence into the circumstances of the crash.”

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said two crews had attended the incident where one person was trapped in a vehicle.

“Rescue teams are extricating with equipment.”

St John Ambulance shift supervisor Wendy Keightley said they had three patients in critical condition and five in serious-moderate condition.

“We’ve transported a total of eight patients to the hospital.

“Due to the number of patients, eight, we’ve transported them to both Auckland and Middlemore Hospitals.

“We’ve had to call in a significant amount of resources to this incident.”