Person critically injured in two-vehicle collision in Pakuranga, Auckland 17 Mar, 2021 08:28 PM 2 minutes to read NZ Herald One person is in a critical condition after a two-vehicle crash in East Auckland early this morning. Emergency services were called to the corner of Gossamer Drive and Ussher Place, in Pakuranga, just after 7am. Resident Ben Marriott was in the kitchen of his home when he heard a "massive" bang just outside. Advertisement "It must've lasted about five seconds". He looked out to see a white car outside near the intersection - while the other vehicle, a 4WD, was about 20m away; having smashed into a nearby hair salon.