A truck blew a tyre, crashed through a barrier, and hit a van carrying six people, along with two other cars, in a collision that killed three people.
The three deceased were aged 45, 37, and 32-years-old.
The other three occupants in the van were taken to the hospital. A 21-year-old male remained in critical condition, and two other men aged 42 and 39 years old had moderate injuries.
Counties Manukau road policing manager Inspector Tony Wakelin said formal identification was continuing. In the van, seasonal workers were due to return home to Samoa later this week.
The truck driver was treated for minor injuries and has since been discharged. The police continued supporting everyone affected, including their staff, who attended the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or had videos on dashcams should contact the police.
Every element, including road factors, driver’s factors, vehicles, and the final outcome of the crash, will be investigated to the nth degree.
Wakelin applauded the public for jumping in to help but criticized those who filmed the aftermath of the crash.
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