SH1 Southern Motorway delays after truck and car crash

A crash on the Southern Motorway is causing motorists delays this afternoon. Photo / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Multiple vehicles have been affected in a truck versus car crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway this morning.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency issued an alert around midday, advising travellers of a crash northbound on State Highway 1, 500m north of Mill Rd on-ramp.

The northbound left lane on-ramp at Mill Rd, Bombay, had been blocked and traffic was able to pass via the right lane, it said.

“Multiple vehicles involved in the crash around 500m after the northbound Bombay on-ramp.

“Delay your journey or expect considerable delays on SH1 between Nikau Rd and Ramarama.”

SH1 BOMBAY UPDATE
The northbound left lane is blocked 500m after the Bombay on-ramp with traffic being able to pass via the right lane. Pass with care and continue to expect long delays. ^MS https://t.co/m4evjuRCLS

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) March 9, 2023

A police spokesperson said a truck and car had collided near the northbound on-ramp at Mill Rd at about 11.40am.

“The left-hand lane of the Southern Motorway is blocked and drivers are advised to delay travel or find an alternative route until the scene is cleared.”

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they were notified of a motor vehicle incident on SH1 at 11.41am and responded with one ambulance.

“We assessed and treated three patients in a minor condition at the scene.”