Serious Bicycle Chain Collision in Avondale

Tiverton Road near Avondale has been reported to have suffered a severe bicycle chain collision involving multiple vehicles. The accident occurred this morning at 2:14 AM.

A police spokesperson stated that the incident involved a vehicle colliding with road barriers, resulting in a chain reaction causing further collisions.

The injured cyclist was transported to Auckland City Hospital in critical condition, but is now reported to be stable. Firefighters were called to assist in freeing a man trapped inside his vehicle, who required significant assistance to escape.

Police are currently investigating the incident and expect it will take some time to complete the scene investigation.

This incident has drawn widespread attention from the local community, leading to the temporary closure of part of Tiverton Road for emergency vehicle access. The police department is urging residents in the affected area to avoid driving through the impacted area during this time.

With traffic already being extremely busy in Auckland, reports indicate that the situation has further exacerbated due to road congestion and increased peak-hour vehicle usage.