Update: 6:25PM AUCKLAND: TWO people have been confirmed dead and trapped inside their vehicle this evening after a car crash on State Highway 16, Waimauku, west Auckland.

The accident occurred at 4.56pm between Restal Road and Kiwitahi Road.

Police said there were three people seriously injured in the accident involving three vehicles.

“The police Disaster Victim Identification team will be called to the scene along with the Serious Crash Unit,” Police said.

Motorists have also been advised that the road would be closed for some time and diversions were in place.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use diversions where directed.