Scooter rider in critical condition after crash, west Auckland roads reopened

Traffic on Universal Dr is gridlocked following a crash in West Auckland. Photo / Google Maps

A scooter rider is fighting for their life after a crash with a van on a busy west Auckland road during rush hour this morning.

Police confirmed the scooter rider had been taken to Auckland City Hospital in critical condition following the serious crash in Henderson this morning.

The crash between the van and scooter happened on Lincoln Rd near the intersection of Universal Dr before 7am on Thursday.

At 9.40am, Auckland Transport said roads in the area were now reopened following the crash.

Police said there would be significant delays for commuters as part of the road was closed to allow the Serious Crash Unit to conduct its examination.

Auckland Transport earlier said two eastbound lanes were closed on Universal Dr leaving traffic in gridlock.

Traffic was being diverted via Tudor Rd to Daytona Rd to access Lincoln Rd.

Auckland Transport told travellers to pass with care and allow extra time for delays for all traffic through the area until cleared.

UPDATE 9:40AM
This section of Universal Dr in Henderson has now reopened. ^TP https://t.co/6lmm0qyD4n

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) June 14, 2023

Those travelling North to work this morning by bus will also be impacted by the crash.

Bus routes 146 and 129, going towards Henderson only, will be detoured until further notice and stop 1612 will be missed by this service.

Auckland Transport advised bus travellers to use Stop 1562, Countdown Lincoln Rd, instead and expect delays.

Bus route 146 (going towards Henderson only) services will be detoured until further notice, due to a crash on Universal Drive.
Stop 1612 will be missed by this service. Use Stop 1562 - Countdown Lincoln Rd instead. Expect delays. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/gvnyisQwzk

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) June 14, 2023

Earlier this morning a crash blocked the right eastbound lane between Brigham Creek Rd off-ramp and on-ramp on the SH18 Upper Harbour motorway.

Waka Kotahi confirmed at 7.40am the crash on the busy motorway had been cleared.