Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone
The Terrace Tunnel in central Wellington has re-opened following a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon.
It had closed in both directions after emergency services were called to the tunnel at 12.55pm.
Drivers have described very heavy traffic heading into the central city about 2pm, and reporters in the city said cars were barely crawling in the CBD.
Police said there had been no reports of injuries.
Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone
Anna Hudspith told an RNZ reporter that was heading into the city with her daughter to run some errands on Wednesday.
She saw the car behind her having suddenly been hit from behind before it hit the back of her car, destroying her rear windshield.
Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone
Another, Chris Buckland, said his car was hit from behind and forced to the stationary vehicle in front of him.
Neither Buckland or Hudspith and her daughter were hurt.
Hudspith said the crash was a good reminder why her daughter still used a proper car seat instead of a booster.
Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone
The Transport Agency has advised people to avoid the area.
It said to expect delays.
Wellington Free Ambulance and Fire and Emergency said they were not needed at the crash.
