Car catches fire on Auckland's Southern Motorway, delays expected

The car fire occurred on the Hobson St on-ramp to Auckland's Southern Motorway. Photo / NZTA

A car has caught fire on Auckland's Southern Motorway.

The NZ Transport Agency said about 2.45pm that Fire and Emergency had extinguished the fire, which occurred on the Hobson St on-ramp to the Southern Motorway.

Delays are expected and motorists are advised to pass the scene with care until the car can be fully cleared.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY, SOUTHBOUND - FIRE - 2:45PM
Expect some delays on the #SouthernMwy (southbound) near the Hobson St on-ramp, following a car fire. FENZ are on-site and the fire has been extinguished. Pass the scene with care until the car can be fully cleared. ^MF pic.twitter.com/cJoCY2COco

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) January 14, 2021