Traffic is stalled north of Auckland due to a crash. Photo: Screenshot / NZTA
State Highway 1 north of Auckland is closed to northbound traffic.
NZ Transport Agency said just after 3pm due to a crash the Northern Motorway in the northbound lanes is closed from Oteha to Silverdale.
At 4pm they said people should consider other routes for the rest of the afternoon.
According to Google Maps, traffic is now backed up as far as Albany.
Police said they responded to Point Chevalier after a vehicle was stolen from a member of the public, before continuing to the Northern Motorway where they have been involved in a multi-vehicle crash around 2:50pm.
It added enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
St John have confirmed two people were transported to North Shore Hospital both with moderate injuries.
Drivers should avoid the area and consider using Dairy Flat Highway as an alternative route.
NZTA said that drivers should "expect long delays travelling northbound in the area."
SH1 NORTHERN MWY, NORTHBOUND - SERIOUS CRASH - 3:10PM, SUN 13 OCT #SH1 Northern Mwy is CLOSED to northbound traffic between Oteha to Silverdale. Avoid the area, consider using Dairy Flat Hwy as an alternative route. Expect long delays travelling northbound in the area. ^CS pic.twitter.com/vgpuL15txH
— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) October 13, 2024
