Epsom incident: Five people injured, one person arrested, section of Manukau Rd closed during morning rush hour
A serious incident in the Auckland suburb of Epsom resulted in five injuries and one arrest this morning. Emergency services cordoned off Manukau Road, causing significant traffic disruptions and bus route diversions.
Why it matters
The incident caused major disruption to public transport and emergency services in a busy Auckland suburb, impacting local commuters.
Five people have been injured in a serious incident in the Auckland suburb of Epsom this morning just after 7am.
Police have confirmed one person is in custody.
One person is in a critical condition, one in a serious condition, one in a moderate condition and two others were treated at the scene, St John said.
Three people were taken by ambulance to Auckland City Hospital.
“There are cordons in place on Manukau Rd between Ranfurly Rd and Queen Mary Ave,” police said.
Campbell Cres to Puriri Drive is also closed.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area while inquiries are ongoing.”
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