Auckland's Queen Street faces traffic delays as firefighters tend to asbestos scare

Fire and Emergency say the Queen St/Wellesley St East intersection is likely to be congested for some time while the possible "asbestos-related incident" is dealt with. Photo / Google

Queen St in Auckland is congested as firefighters attend to a suspected "asbestos-related incident".

Six fire engines and a hazardous materials unit at the incident at the intersection of Queen St and Wellesley St East.

Fire and Emergency was called to check a fire alarm that had been activated in the ASB Bank building.

A spokesman said no sign of fire was found.

"There may be an asbestos-related incident."

He said there was no need for the public to be concerned, but the intersection might remain congested for some time.