Emergency services have swarmed to a central Auckland suburb following a serious single-vehicle crash in Epsom.

Police said emergency services were alerted to a single vehicle crash about 6.45pm on Great South Rd.

“Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.”

The road is closed between Market Rd and Cornwall Park Ave and motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

Fire and Emergency told the Herald two trucks were on the scene after a crash where a single vehicle rolled on Great South Rd.

“One person is trapped. We have stabilised the vehicle and are attempting an extraction.”

A witness told the Herald the car was speeding and flew off the road, crashing through the barrier at a church.

A witness told the Herald the vehicle was speeding and flew off the road, crashing through the barrier at a church.

“Luckily not hitting any pedestrians or vehicles or even the street sign.

“It flipped mid-air and landed upside down in the ditch.”