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RNZ News
02-08-2025
- RNZ News
Car hits pedestrians on Auckland's Queen Street, driver flees
Police say the driver fled on foot. Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen A person has been seriously injured after a vehicle crashed into three pedestrians on Auckland's Queen Street. Police say the driver fled on foot shortly after colliding with them around 6am on Sunday between City Road and Karangahape Road. One person had serious injuries, while the two others sustained minor injuries. Two people have since been arrested. Police said they were considering charges. Cordons were in place and the Serious Crash Unit was examining the scene. "Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the crash and who witnessed what unfolded," Inspector Nick Poland said. "If you can help, please use our 105 service and quote reference number P063367159." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

RNZ News
02-08-2025
- RNZ News
Car hits pedestrians on Auckland's Queen Street, two arrested
Police say the driver fled on foot. Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen A person has been seriously injured after a vehicle crashed into three pedestrians on Auckland's Queen Street. Police say the driver fled on foot shortly after colliding with them around 6am on Sunday between City Road and Karangahape Road. One person had serious injuries, while the two others sustained minor injuries. Two people have since been arrested. Police said they were considering charges. Cordons were in place and the Serious Crash Unit was examining the scene. "Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the crash and who witnessed what unfolded," Inspector Nick Poland said. "If you can help, please use our 105 service and quote reference number P063367159." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.