Car crash in Titirangi

At about 9:27am this morning, emergency services responded to a car, that had crashed into a power-pole, on Huia Road, Laingholm, Titirangi.

The driver sustained moderate injuries and was taken to hospital, status 3.

As a result of the crash the power-pole and live power lines have fallen to the ground.

Electrical workers are on site and are repairing the fallen power-pole and lines.  Repairs are expected to take all day.

Huia Road is closed and diversions are in place at the following locations.

(1)  Huia Road and Laingholm Drive.  (2)  Huia Road and Woodlands Park Road.

These diversion will remain in place until further notice.

Motorists are advised to avoid Huia Road and to take an alternative route.

ENDS

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