Traffic delays after Maungatapu crash

At least two cars have sustained damage in a crash near Maungatapu Bridge.

Traffic is backed up to the Welcome Bay roundabout following a crash on State Highway 29A, on the Welcome Bay side of the Maungatapu Bridge.

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline reported a four car crash on the bridge just before 9am.

A reporter at the scene says there were only two cars at the scene.

'Both vehicles are off the road and traffic is flowing, but it's slow.

'An ambulance is at the scene but I'm not sure how badly injured anyone is. Police are speaking with those involved in the crash.”

Motorists are being warned to expect delays until the back log of traffic has cleared.

Meanwhile, firefighters are working to free a person trapped in a car following a crash on State Highway 29 near the intersection of Hairini St.

A Northern Fire Communications shift manager says one person was trapped in the car and had moderate injuries.

Police are investigating both crashes.

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