A crash on the Northwestern Motorway is causing havoc for morning commuters.

Motorists are stuck in standstill traffic on the Northwestern Motorway after it was closed after a fatal accident in which a motorcyclist died. / Video by Brett Phibbs

A crash on the Northwestern Motorway is causing havoc for morning commuters.

NZTA have announced that the Northwestern Motorway is closed city-bound following a serious crash near St Lukes. The motorway is closed between St Lukes off-ramp and the on-ramp.

NZTA have announced that the Northwestern Motorway is closed city-bound following a serious crash near St Lukes. The motorway is closed between St Lukes off-ramp and the on-ramp. / NZTA

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