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A pedestrian has been seriously injured in a crash in Whangaparāoa, while two crashes caused early delays on Auckland’s motorway network.
Police said they received reports of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Gulf Harbour Drive, in Gulf Harbour, about 8.30am.
“Initial indications suggest the pedestrian has received serious injuries. A section of the road is partially blocked and police advise motorists to expect some delays in the area.”
The Serious Crash Unit has also been told about the crash.
The incident comes after two crashes resulted in delays on Auckland’s Northern and Southern motorways early this morning.
Emergency services were called to a collision on the Southern Motorway just after Princes St in the southbound direction at 6.30am.
SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - 6:30AM Due to a crash on #SH1 the right two southbound lanes are blocked after Princes St. Pass with care and expect delays. ^HJ pic.twitter.com/zPqyPrgP9i
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 15, 2024
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport posted an alert online saying: “Due to a crash on SH1, the right two southbound lanes are blocked after Princes St. Pass with care and expect delays.”
A traffic camera image shows at least one vehicle blocking the far right lane.
An update at 7am said the two southbound lanes on the far right remain blocked and are causing delays in both directions.
People are told to allow for extra travel time this morning as a result.
Meanwhile, another crash is causing heavy congestion on the SH1 Northern Motorway.
The incident happened shortly before 7am.
“Due to a crash on SH1, the right southbound lane is blocked after Silverdale on-ramp,” Waka Kotahi NZTA said on its official Twitter page.
A traffic camera image shows heavy congestion building in the area as a result.
Motorists are also told to pass with care and to expect delays.
SH1 NORTHERN MWY - 6:55AM Due to a crash on #SH1 the right southbound lane is blocked after Silverdale on-ramp. Pass with care and expect delays. ^HJ pic.twitter.com/WnWumTe0hF
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 15, 2024
