Motorists heading north on Auckland's Southern Motorway are facing long queues near Manurewa after a crash involving several cars.
The New Zealand Transport Agency is warning motorists to expect delays between Takanini and Alfriston Rd early this afternoon until the incident has been cleared.
It said while all the crashed vehicles were clear of the lanes, motorists still needed to pass the scene with care.
A snapshot of live traffic shows queues stretching back several kilometres, with traffic crawling through the area.