Auckland motorway reopened following serious crash which saw one car roll, occupant seriously hurt

SH16 - Lincoln Rd Northbound closed after a crash tonight. Photo / NZTA

Emergency services have reopened the Northwestern Motorway in Auckland following a serious crash between two cars.

The incident resulted in one of the vehicles rolling - it took place around 7.20pm and the road was closed shortly afterwards.

However, following several hours State Highway 16 was reopened to the public.

The incident took place on the motorway's northbound lanes, north of Lincoln Rd.

Initial indications suggested one person sustained serious injuries in the collision, the police said in a statement to media.

SH16 NORTHWESTERN MWY, NORTHBOUND - CRASH - 7:45PM
Due to a serious crash on SH16 North Western Motorway after Lincoln Rd, this road is now CLOSED. Exit the motorway at Lincoln to follow the detour. ^AP pic.twitter.com/UZhAsXqzTP

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) January 25, 2020