Photo: Supplied / St John
Two Auckland students are in Starship Hospital after being struck by cars before school on Monday.
Police said one intermediate-aged student was hit by a car at about 8.15am while crossing Whangaparāoa Road in Stanmore Bay.
In a statement, Whangaparāoa College confirmed one of its students was hit.
It said the student was receiving medical treatment and would make a full recovery.
Police said another intermediate child was hit by a different car on Onewa Road in Northcote at 8.26am.
Northcote College Principal Vicki Barrie told RNZ one of their Year 10 students were hit while trying to cross the road.
The student was recovering at home.
St John said both children who suffered moderate injuries were taken to Starship in ambulances.
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