A car is ablaze leaving northbound lanes blocked on a stretch of Auckland's Northern Motorway. Photo / Supplied
A car is ablaze leaving northbound lanes blocked on a stretch of Auckland's Northern Motorway. Photo / Supplied
Drivers are being warned to expect delays after a car burst into flames on Auckland's Northern Motorway.
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said northbound lanes were blocked just after Oteha Valley Rd on-ramp shortly after midday.
SH1 NORTHERN MWY - 12:10PM Northbound lanes are blocked due to a car fire just after Oteha Valley Rd on-ramp. Pass the scene with care and expect delays. ^LB pic.twitter.com/YDY83eikSt
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 16, 2021
The blaze had caused traffic to queue in the area.