Car fire near Auckland’s Northern Motorway - smoke billows through traffic

An Audi car on fire on the northern motorway near the Northcote off ramp. Photo / Supplied

A car fire has broken near Auckland’s northern motorway this afternoon sending smoke billowing across lanes of traffic.

It is believed the car is located on the Northcote off-ramp and not on the motorway itself.

A witness has said a person who appeared to be the driver was standing outside the vehicle when it was starting to erupt into flames.

The witness said smoke was pouring out from under the bonnet and drifting across the motorway seriously affecting visibility on southbound lanes.

Traffic cameras from Waka Kotahi also show the impact smoke is having on traffic.

Police have been contacted for comment.

An Audi car on fire on the northern motorway near the Northcote off ramp. Photo / Supplied