Two children critically injured in State Highway 1 crash near Wellsford, Auckland

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State Highway One between State Highway 16 and Davies Rd near Wellsford in Auckland is closed following a serious crash this afternoon.

Two children have been rushed to Auckland’s Starship Hospital after a serious crash in Wellsford, north of Auckland.

State Highway 1 (SH1) between SH16 and Davies Rd is closed after the crash this afternoon.

Hato Hone St John said three ambulances, two rapid response vehicles, two operations managers and a
helicopter were dispatched about 4.35pm.

“One person in a critical condition was airlifted to Starship Hospital, while another in a critical condition was also taken to Starship Hospital,” a spokesperson said.