A collision involving three buses on Chapel Road outside Auckland’s Botany Town Centre left three people injured. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, with police reporting the crash at 10:50 a.m. local time.
Police said that the buses were travelling on Chapel Road near the Botany Town Centre when the collision happened. An official statement noted that, at the time, “there are three people who have received moderate to minor injuries.”
The three injured individuals were brought to the nearest medical facility by emergency services. All were treated on scene and later transported to hospitals for further care.
Local authorities confirmed that the road was temporarily closed to traffic while investigators assessed the damage to the vehicles and the surrounding roadway.
At the scene, emergency crews worked to clear the buses from the road and restore traffic flow as safely as possible.
The police investigators stated that they were examining the point of impact and checking for any mechanical failures that might have contributed to the crash.
Buses involved in the incident are believed to have been operating regular transit routes. No passengers were publicly identified by police or local media.
The Botany Town Centre, a commercial hub in Auckland’s East Tamaki district, has seen increased traffic in recent months. Local businesses were quickly advised to stay close to the closed road until repair work was finished.
Following the collision, emergency services confirmed that all but one of the injured individuals were released from hospital care within a short period, though they will continue to receive follow‑up medical attention.
Police remain monitoring the site and are ensuring that the roadway is safely reopened for transit and private vehicles.
Residents in the East Tamaki area were alerted to the incident and advised to allow emergency services to work through the street. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic has since resumed once clearance was complete.
