Train hits ute in south Auckland

8:39 am on 17 October 2017

A man has moderate injuries after his ute crashed with a passenger train in Auckland this morning.

The incident at Takanini has closed the rail line.

The incident at Takanini has closed the rail line. Photo: Supplied

The crash happened on Taka Street in Takanini at 7.40am.

Police said cordons were in place and traffic was being diverted.

Auckland Transport said there are no passenger trains heading south from Takanini, but all services travelling north are running as normal.

Disruptions are expected.