Delays on Auckland Northwestern Motorway after a series of crashes

Traffic is moving but delays are expected in citybound lanes of Auckland's Northwestern Motorway, which are on the right of this webcam shot looking to the west at 5.50pm. Photo / NZTA Bond St webcam

Traffic heading into Auckland on the Northwestern motorway is being delayed in the wake of a series of crashes involving five vehicles.

The NZ Transport Agency said at just before 5.45pm: "Lanes are now clear. Traffic is starting to move. Expect delays or avoid the area."

The crashes occurred just before the Newton Rd offramp.

The police said there were minor injuries and three tow trucks were called.