Auckland's Quay St reopens after serious crash

Quay St is closed between Tangihua St and State Highway 16.

Quay St has been reopened after a serious crash closed it early this morning.

A reporter on the scene said traffic was now "moving very freely in each direction."

One person is critically injured in the crash that closed the busy CBD street and caused massive traffic delays.

Police were called to a car vs pedestrian crash on Quay St at around 6.20am.

The incident has affected traffic on Cross St, The Strand and Tapora St.

"One person is critical and the serious crash unit is investigating," a police spokeswoman said.

Due to a serious crash Quay Street is CLOSED for all westbound traffic between SH16 and Tangihua Street. ^MF https://t.co/ulc98t0cnc

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) April 11, 2019

Meanwhile, motorists driving between Wellington and the Hutt Valley are being told to expect delays due to a slip on SH2.

The NZTA said it's blocking the left northbound lane, north of the Hutt Road on-ramp.

SH2 NGAURANGA, NORTHBOUND - SLIP - 7:00AM
A #Slip is BLOCKING the left northbound lane, north of the Hutt Road on-ramp. Please take extra care through this area and expect delays. ^EH pic.twitter.com/VLX0Ed1A4T

— Waka Kotahi Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) April 11, 2019

Heavy rain has fallen in the capital in the past 24 hours with Wellington City Council contractors called to reports of flooding, dancing manholes and blocked sumps all over the city.

A council spokeswoman said they've been working overnight to get everything fixed for the morning commute.

Last night trains were suspended for an hour between Khandallah and Johnsonville due to flooding.

The Night Noodle Market also had to be closed due to rain flooding the Basin Reserve.

Organisers apologised in a Facebook post, saying their number one interest is ensuring the safety of visitors.

A decision on whether tonight's market can go ahead will be made this morning.