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Video: Aftermath of serious crash near Auckland Airport involving two buses and a car

April 4, 2018

The crash happened on Puhinui Rd in Wiri. (Source: Other)

A person has been seriously injured in a crash involving a vehicle and two buses near Auckland Airport.

Police say a vehicle collided with a bus which went on to hit another bus on Puhinui Rd, Wiri.

One person was critically injured in the crash.

The road is now open after previously being closed in both directions after the crash.

Earlier police urged motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes to get to the airport.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the incident.
 

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