Commuter caution: Car fire in Auckland's Victoria Park Tunnel

A car was reported to be smoking in the central Auckland tunnel just after 6am. Photo / NZTA

Motorists are being warned to be cautious after a car fire in Auckland's Victoria Park Tunnel this morning.

A car was reported to be smoking in the central Auckland tunnel just after 6am.

Emergency services are in attendance, and the car was blocking the left lane northbound.

UPDATE 6:15AM
This issue has been quickly cleared & all lanes through the Vic Park Tunnel are available again. #AklTraffic is moving normally in the area. ^TPhttps://t.co/iMj6cNU3MK

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) May 8, 2019

NZ Transport Agency said to pass with care. There are no known delays or detours.

SH1 VIC PARK TUNNEL - CAR FIRE - 6:00AM
A car fire being attended by emergency services is blocking the left lane northbound through the Victoria Park Tunnel. Pass with care. ^TP pic.twitter.com/0EaITAGqMs

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) May 8, 2019