Person seriously injured in collision of two vehicles in Pakuranga, Auckland

At least one person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident in East Auckland this morning.

Emergency services are responding to the accident, in which one of the involved vehicles crashed into a building near the intersection of Gossamer Drive and Ussher Place in Pakuranga.

The accident occurred shortly after 7 in the morning.

“One of the vehicles also crashed into a building, although no serious damage has been reported at this stage,” a police statement said.

Highway authorities have closed Gossamer Drive between Portadown Ave and Larne Ave until further notice when emergency crews attend the scene.

The Police Serious Accident Unit is also on site.

“Police advise motorists to avoid the area, if possible, on their morning commutes.”

Auckland Transport has also issued an alert to motorists in the area.

People are told to expect delays and to watch for deviations that are being implemented.

Bus services in the area will also be affected this morning.