One person dead, two injured, after ute hits traffic light in Auckland

Sunday, 6 June 2021

A person has died after a ute crashed into a traffic light pole in the Auckland suburb of Waterview.

Two other passengers were injured, one seriously and one with minor injuries.

The crash happened near the intersection of Alford St and Great North Rd just after 3am on Sunday, a police spokesperson said.

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Diversions were in place initially as heavy lifting equipment was required to remove the vehicle, the spokesperson said.

Police were investigating the cause of the crash and inquiries were being made to locate and advise the next of kin.