A crash on Auckland's Northern Motorway, Silverdale. Photo: NZTA / Waka Kotahi
Drivers are being warned to expect delays on Auckland's Northern Motorway after a multiple-vehicle crash.
Emergency services were called just before midday after three cars collided near the Silverdale off-ramp, north of the city.
One person has been transported to hospital.
Police said a southbound lane was blocked, advising drivers to find another route or expect delays.
The New Zealand Transport Agency said in a social media post: "Both southbound lanes are now CLOSED with traffic being diverted off #SH1 at Silverdale off-ramp and returning to SH1 via Silverdale on-ramp."
UPDATE 12:20PM
— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) March 6, 2025
Both southbound lanes are now CLOSED with traffic being diverted off #SH1 at Silverdale off-ramp and returning to SH1 via Silverdale on-ramp. Delay your journey or expect delays. ^TP https://t.co/pLoqdcTyKQ
The Northwestern Motorway was temporarily blocked on Wednesday following a crash near the St Lukes Rd overbridge.
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