Serious crash closes Auckland's St Lukes Road overbridge
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Emergency services have responded to a serious crash on the St Lukes Road overbridge in Auckland.
The crash, involving two cars, was reported to the police at 6.30pm.
One person is reported to be in a critical condition.
The northwestern St Lukes off-ramp has been closed and other traffic management may be put in place.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and take alternate routes where possible.
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