A child has died following a three-vehicle crash which injured four others in East Tāmaki last night.
Emergency services responded to the scene on Smales Road at the intersection with Te Irirangi Drive just after 8pm, where the child was located in a critical condition and CPR commenced.
"The child was transported to hospital in a critical condition but has sadly since died," a police spokesperson said.
"Our thoughts are with the family at this incredibly difficult time."
Emergency services including police, St John and firefighters were pictured assessing the scene on Smales Road. (Source: 1News)
Four other people received minor to moderate injuries.
The serious crash unit attended and conducted a scene examination.
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash remained ongoing.
St John has been contacted for comment.
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