Person freed after becoming trapped following crash between car and bus in South Auckland

5:46 pm on 15 July 2025
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Three fire trucks and a heavy rescue specialist truck were called to the crash. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

A person has been freed by firefighters after becoming trapped following a crash between a bus and a car in South Auckland.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand said firefighters were called to Great South Rd in Ōtāhuhu just before 4pm on Tuesday.

Three fire trucks and a heavy rescue specialist truck attended the scene and were able to free the person, a spokesperson said.

St John said one person was being taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Police said the crash was causing traffic delays in the area.

By 5.30pm, Great South Road had re-opened in both directions.

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