Auckland traffic: Car on fire causes delays on Southwestern Motorway

A car fire is causing delays on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway this morning.

Emergency services are responding to the incident on the southbound lane near the Neilson St off-ramp.

Plumes of smoke can be seen over the motorway as a result and motorists are advised of reduced visibility.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency reported the fire via its Twitter page just after 7.30am.

By 8.20am, the crash site had been fully cleared of motorway lanes. However, motorists are being told: "Expect delays as congestion eases through the area."

SH20 SOUTHWESTERN MWY - 7:40AM
A car fire just prior to the southbound Neilson St off-ramp has reduced visibility on the Southwestern Mwy. Pass the scene with care and be prepared for some delays. #EyesOnTheRoad. ^MF pic.twitter.com/XfARpB6eq3

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) July 20, 2021

Photos show a light-coloured car pulled up on the side of the motorway with thick white smoke billowing from its hood.

A fire truck can be seen on site, as well as several firefighters.