4:05 pm today

All lanes closed on SH1 south of Auckland after serious crash

From Checkpoint, 4:05 pm today

A serious accident has closed State Highway One south of Auckland with all lanes closed in both directions. RNZ understands people have died and others have suffered critical injuries. A video posted online shows multiple cars, a van and a six wheeler truck were involved in the accident which happened just before two o'clock between Ramarama and Bombay. NZTA's Auckland System's manager Paul Geck speaks to Lisa Owen.