Auckland motorway crash: One person seriously injured and traffic backed up on SH1 from Takanini

Auckland's Southern Motorway northbound was initially closed after a serious two-vehicle crash early Saturday afternoon. Photo / NZTA

One person is seriously injured and traffic is backed up for several kilometres after a crash on State Highway 1 northbound at Conifer Grove, south of Manurewa, this afternoon.

Police said in a statement they were called to a “serious two-vehicle crash” near Conifer Grove about 12.30pm on Saturday where initial indications were one person was seriously injured.

The Herald understands a motorcycle was involved.

UPDATE 3:25PM
SH1 northbound is now open to one lane. Continue to expect long delays as traffic remains slow. ^EH https://t.co/FnSyAPRtfX pic.twitter.com/jXm5DPpXqO

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) November 9, 2024

The motorway was initially closed northbound after the crash and traffic diversions were in place. Police said motorists should avoid the area and take an alternative route.

Shortly before 3,30pm, one northbound lane was reopened, with traffic backed up a long way south of the incident.

Google Maps data showed traffic backed up for more than 5km on the northbound lane of the Southern Motorway as of 1.30pm.

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