Crash on Auckland's southern motorway, drivers asked to take another route

A crash is blocking the centre northbound lane prior to the Khyber Pass off-ramp on Southern motorway. Photo: NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

A crash between a bus and a truck has caused congestion on Auckland's Southern motorway.

Around 2.25pm NZTA said a crash was blocking the centre northbound lane prior to the Khyber Pass off-ramp, causing delays from Mount Wellington to Khyber Pass Rd.

The right two lanes were also blocked to assist with vehicle recovery.

UPDATE 2:45PM
The right two lanes are now blocked to assist with vehicle recovery. Congestion is heavy northbound from Mt Wellington to Khyber Pass Rd. Delay your journey or consider using an alternative route north. ^TPhttps://t.co/f6chQhAWIm

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) April 28, 2021

At 3.25pm NZTA tweeted this update: "This crash now fully cleared with all lanes open again through the area. Allow extra time for northbound journeys this afternoon as delays between Princes St and Khyber Pass Rd slowly ease."

UPDATE 3:25PM
This crash now fully cleared with all lanes OPEN again through the area. Allow extra time for northbound journeys this afternoon as delays between Princes St and Khyber Pass Rd slowly ease. ^TPhttps://t.co/f6chQhAWIm

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) April 28, 2021

A St John spokesperson told the Herald that one person received medical attention and was in a minor condition.