Four hurt in Auckland motorway crash

Four people have been injured in a motorway crash. PHOTO/FILE

Four people have been injured in a three-car crash, which is backing up traffic on the Southwestern Motorway in Auckland.

The crash, which happened just after 8am, is blocking the right-lane northbound after Puhinui Rd, Manukau.

One of the cars was tipped on its side said a police spokeswoman.

A St John's spokesperson said three people have moderate injuries and one has minor injuries.

A crash is blocking the right lane northbound on the Sth Wstn Mwy after Puhinui Rd. Expect congestion from Cavendish Dr. ^LC pic.twitter.com/Hq0OEq6wSY

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) November 9, 2016

NZTA have confirmed the crash is now clear of the lanes but the motorway continues to be congested from the Southern Link.