One dead after serious crash on Auckland's Northern Motorway, motorists warned about delays

A person has died after a serious crash on Auckland's Northern Motorway this morning.

The incident has also caused chaos for morning commuters.

After initially forcing the closure of all northbound lanes just after the Upper Harbour Highway off-ramp, one lane on the Northern Motorway has reopened while two remain closed.

UPDATE 10:20AM
Two northbound lanes on #SH1 remain closed just after Upper Harbour Hwy off-ramp as response crews complete clean up, however one lane north is now OPEN. Avoid this route or expect delays. ^TP https://t.co/snjonH3G3o

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 20, 2022

Police and emergency services are at the scene following the crash between a vehicle and truck near Constellation Drive at 6am.

The driver of the vehicle died at the scene, a police statement said.

Motorists are being warned to avoid this route north or to expect diversions and long delays.

The motorway is closed northbound and diversions are in place at Constellation Drive.

The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and will be investigating.