AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2022 (ABCNews247) – The crash occurred within the westbound lanes of State Freeway 16, close to the St Lukes Rd off-ramp. Picture / Equipped
A police pursuit led to a dramatic multi-car crash this night on Auckland’s motorway, which led to a few individuals leaping over a freeway barrier earlier than being arrested.
Police stated the incident concerned a driver who fled the police round 6.30pm earlier than later crashing on State Freeway 16, close to the St Lukes Rd off-ramp.
Footage of the crash from Waka Kotahi net cameras confirmed a number of emergency service autos on the website on the Northwestern Motorway, together with firefighting vehicles.
The westbound route was blocked for over an hour because the scene was being cleared, inflicting delays of as much as half-hour for motorists.
A police spokeswoman stated three individuals had been taken into custody after the incident. One particular person concerned within the collision sustained minor accidents.
“Three offenders had been discovered by the police after the trio jumped over the motorway barrier and [were] arrested,” she stated.
“A fourth particular person not concerned within the crash was additionally taken into custody on an unrelated matter.”
Hearth and Emergency stated three hearth vehicles had been despatched to the location about 6.18pm however all had left by 6.33pm.
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