Runaway tractor v house: Firefighters rush to Auckland's North Shore

Author: Akula Sharma, NZ Herald,
Publish Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023, 9:33am

A tractor has crashed into a property on Auckland’s North Shore this morning.

A fire and emergency spokesperson said a crew was at the crash which happened at 7.30am on Glenfield Rd, near the Oruamo Reserve.

The property was left with a hole in the roof and a smashed wall.

A house on Glenfield Road, North Shore, Auckland, was left with a hole in the roof and smashed section of wall when a tractor crashed into it. Photo: RNZ / Finn Blackwell

Police are also there, but there have been no injuries or spills.

Photos from the scene show grass destroyed from when the tractor rolled through.

A tow truck is on the scene.

Residents in the area have spoken of the drama on social media.

A tractor on Glenfield crashed into a hoe this morning. Photo / Michael Craig

Damage caused by a tractor after it rolled into a house on Glenfield Rd. Photo / Michael Craig

“The tractor passed me. I called for help,” said one neighbour. “I stopped to check on the people and everyone is okay, thank God.”

Another man said: “Careful on Glenfield Rd by Oruamo Reserve. A tractor mower has rolled across the road and through a house. Hopefully everyone is okay.”