A crash earlier blocked multiple southbound lanes on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway. Photo / NZTA
Four people were injured after a van flipped and blocked multiple motorway lanes in Auckland tonight.
The crash happened near the southbound Queenstown Rd on-ramp on the Southwestern Motorway.
At one point, multiple lanes were blocked as emergency services worked to clear the vehicle from the motorway.
By 5.45pm, the crash had been cleared and all lanes were open.
A police spokesperson said the crash appeared to be a single-vehicle collision, involving a van and barrier.
"One vehicle reported to be overturned, blocking centre lanes," the spokesperson said.
St John was called to the crash just after 5pm and sent two ambulances.
Four people were treated - with three taken to Auckland City Hospital in a moderate condition and one assessed at the scene with minor injuries.
The swimmer was “in serious distress” but managed to grab hold of the flotation device.