E-scooter rider critically injured after crash with car in central Auckland

6:37 pm today
A St John New Zealand ambulance

One person has been critically injured. (File photo) Photo: ST JOHN NZ

An electric scooter rider has been critically injured in a collision with a car in central Auckland.

Police said the crash happened just after 4pm Saturday at the intersection of Mount St and Symonds St.

Motorists and pedestrians were asked to follow the directions of emergency services staff at the scene, a spokesperson said.

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