Motorway crashes cause traffic disruption in Auckland
Two separate vehicle crashes on Auckland motorways have caused traffic delays and closures.
A crash on the Southwestern Motorway resulted in a large oil spill that forced the closure of southbound lanes before normal traffic flow resumed. Separately, another vehicle hit the median barrier on the Northwestern Motorway, causing heavy delays and prompting police attendance. Motorists were advised to avoid the affected areas.
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Large oil spill closes Auckland motorway after early-morning crash
Traffic is flowing normally again on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway after an early-morning crash caused a large oil spill and forced the closure of southbound lanes.
Stuff
Crash on Auckland motorway causes heavy delays
Motorists are being warned to expect heavy delays after a vehicle hit the median barrier on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway on Tuesday afternoon.
RNZ
Heavy traffic, delays on SH16 after vehicle hits median barrier
People are asked to avoid the area.
1News
Delays expected on Auckland motorway after truck hits barrier
Police were called after a northbound vehicle hit the median barrier near the St Lukes off-ramp around 12.35pm.