Serious crash disrupts traffic on Southern Motorway in Auckland

Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

One lane has reopened, following a serious crash near Takanini on Auckland's Southern Motorway this morning.

Three vehicles were involved in the crash, which has left one person critically injured.

Earlier today all northbound lanes were closed.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - ROAD CLOSED - 10:00AMDue to a serious crash, all northbound lanes between Papakura and Takanini are now CLOSED. Please avoid this route or expect delays and diversions (via Great South Rd) for all northbound traffic. Southbound lanes remain open. ^TP pic.twitter.com/o2NryfJK5R

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) November 15, 2023

The Papakura on-ramp remains closed and motorists are encouraged to divert through Great South Road.

Police are warning motorists may face delays.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash around 9.40am.

The serious crash unit is at the scene

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