Fire extinguished after Auckland SH1 car fire causes 8km backlog of southbound motorway traffic

Firefighters are responding to a car fire on Auckland’s Southern Motorway that has caused an 8km backlog of southbound traffic.

Firefighters are responding to a car fire on Auckland’s Southern Motorway that has caused an 8km backlog of southbound traffic.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they were notified of the incident at 2.16pm and sent one fire truck to the scene.

An 8km backlog of southbound traffic trails from the fire near Hill Rd in Manurewa.

A police spokesperson said emergency services were responding to a car fire in Tōtara Park this afternoon.

“The fire heading south on the Southern Motorway near the Hill Road-Manurewa off-ramp, was reported to Police at 2.20pm.

“No injuries were reported, and police are making follow up inquiries with the registered owner.”

NZTA Waka Kotahi said the car fire has now been extinguished and clean-up operations were now complete.

“All assisting support vehicles have also moved clear of lanes.

“Pass with care and expect delays.”

UPDATE 3:30PM
The earlier car fire has been extinguished, clean up operations are complete and all assisting support vehicles have also moved clear of lanes. ^JF https://t.co/cWO4KZbZ34

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) October 2, 2024

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