Home / New ZealandTruck crashes off Southern MotorwayNZ Herald4 Jul, 2016 01:05 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditA truck crashed into the motorway barrier and into a tree. Photo / SuppliedA truck crashed into the motorway barrier and into a tree. Photo / SuppliedA truck has run off the motorway at Papakura, north off the Karaka on-ramp.NZTA Auckland and Northland tweeted there had been a crash on the Southern Motorway north-bound after the Papakura off-ramp.The left lane was blocked and traffic was warned to expect delays. A Fire Service spokesman said it was a "truck versus tree" situation. A truck had crashed into the motorway barrier and into a tree.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.No one was trapped.A Twitter update from NZTA said: "The earlier crash on the Sthn Mwy N-bnd after the Papakura off-ramp has created traffic delays back to the Drury off-ramp."An NZTA spokeswoman said traffic was moving very slowly.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."We encourage people to allow extra time or avoid the area if possible."SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandSportBlack Sox secure silver after hard-fought final against VenezuelaNew Zealand'Can't get image out of our heads': Worker run over by own truck – witnessNew ZealandWoman tied to a pole and gagged during 100 assaults from partnerSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
