Motorists and pedestrians have been warned to avoid a major Auckland intersection after a tree came down and blocked traffic.
In a media release about 7pm police said the tree had fallen at the intersection of Nelson and Victoria streets.
![Work is in progress to clear the blocked road. Photo / Jason Oxenham](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2YZ3FHW4HOQ5BHS5VSUW2EPQ4A.jpg?auth=0f91befc70d87c6fc0ae4aa419b42839503facf3068be0be1b7d42f7819a30b6&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Auckland Council staff were working to remove the tree and this could take some time, police said.
"Motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area."