A serious crash has closed the northbound lanes of the Southern Motorway tonight from Papakura to Takanini. Photo / Waka Kotahi
One person is fighting for their life after a serious two-vehicle crash that closed the northbound lanes of Auckland’s Southern Motorway and caused extensive delays.
Emergency services attended the collision on the motorway, near Conifer Grove.
One person was transported to hospital in critical condition.
The northbound lanes were closed and traffic backed up 5.5km to the south.
The northbound lanes reopened at 9.15pm, Waka Kotahi tweeted.
Serious crash unit staff attended the scene and their investigations could take several hours, they said.
“Please continue to detour via Papakura off-ramp, Beach Rd, Great South Rd then back on the Takanini on-ramp,” Waka Kotahi tweeted earlier.
A police spokesperson said they were called to the scene about 6.10pm.
“Diversions are in place, and motorists are advised there are lengthy delays.”
Police advised travellers to delay travel or take an alternative route, if possible.
The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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