Police said the fire is clear of lanes but it appears to have slowed traffic. Photo/file
Police said the fire is clear of lanes but it appears to have slowed traffic. Photo/file
Fire and Emergency are working to extinguish a car fire which is causing traffic chaos on Auckland's Southern Motorway.
The fire is burning just after the on ramp southbound at Greenlane and traffic in the area has slowed to a crawl.
Fire were called to the fire just after 4:30pmand the car was reportedly well involved when they arrived on the scene.
The left lane is blocked and NZTA has asked motorists to avoid the area.
SH1 ELLERSLIE, SOUTHBOUND - CRASH - 4:45PM
Due to a crash, the left southbound lane is BLOCKED between Greenlane and Tecoma Street. Please avoid the area if possible, or expect delays. ^HJ pic.twitter.com/E6dmLrnTHJ
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 2, 2018
