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A serious crash has closed the northbound land of the Southern Motorway at Princess Street. Photo: Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
A person has died after being struck by a vehicle on Auckland's Southern Motorway.
Police said a pedestrian had died at the scene and the driver was assisting them with their enquiries.
The Serious Crash Unit was also investigating.
Northbound lanes of the Southern Motorway between East Tamaki Road and Princes Street were closed following the crash - which occurred around 5.20am - but have since reopened.
Waka Kotahi said motorists should continue to expect some delays.
FINAL UPDATE 10AM
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) October 13, 2023
SH1 Ōtāhuhu is now OPEN following the prior crash. Delays are expected please allow extra time for your journey. ^SG https://t.co/RoThuLFuPg
A second crash, at Spaghetti Junction, had also caused some congestion for southbound SH1 traffic back to the Fanshawe Street off-ramp, Waka Kotahi said.
While all southbound lanes between Symonds Street and Khyber Pass Road had now reopened, motorists should continue to expect some delays.
FINAL UPDATE 9:50AM
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) October 13, 2023
All lanes are OPEN on SH1 Spaghetti Junction following the prior crash. Please continue to expect some delays while congestion eases. ^SG https://t.co/KnClgloRLX
In a separate incident, just before midday a crash involving multiple cars resulted in the left lane of the motorway being blocked between Gillies Avenue and Khyber Pass Road. The lane has now reopened.
UPDATE 12:15PM
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) October 13, 2023
All lanes northbound next to the Khyber Pass off-ramp have RE-OPENED. Heavy northbound delays remain on the motorway between Penrose and Newmarket. ^CS https://t.co/kCDBsern95 pic.twitter.com/sCaNuiHArx
