Serious crash closes part of Auckland motorway, driver injured

The crash took place on the Southern Motorway near the Gillies Ave on-ramp.

One person has been seriously hurt in a single-vehicle crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway near the Gillies Ave on-ramp.

Two lanes are currently closed as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene.

Police were called around 5.20am, with motorists being told to expect delays and to consider taking an alternative route.

UPDATE 7AM
The left lanes of SH1 and the Gillies Ave on-ramp remain CLOSED following a crash. SCU are on-site completing their investigations. Please avoid the area if possible or expect DELAYS, as queues are past Market Rd. ^AL pic.twitter.com/46GxZtBjlX

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) December 18, 2020