Car narrowly misses train tracks after multi-vehicle crash on SH2, Wellington

One person has been seriously injured after a multi-vehicle crash in Horokiwi, Wellington.

The crash brought a motorway and trains to a halt on Tuesday afternoon after a car reportedly flipped over the barrier and landed on its roof, narrowly missing the train tracks that run alongside the SH2 motorway. One other car was seen with a badly damaged front.

The road and trains are now running normally again.

A police spokesperson said they understand there were no life-threatening injuries.

The southbound lanes are now open, but delays are expected to persist for some time according to police.

Waka Kotahi NZTA Wellington is advising motorists to pass with care and prepare to slow down on request.

As of 3.30pm, southbound delays are past the Korokoro overbridge.

UPDATE 3:30PM
This multi-vehicle crash continues to BLOCK the left southbound lane. Please follow directions by emergency services on-site and slow down.
Current southbound DELAYS are past the Korokoro Rd overbridge. ^AP https://t.co/efQfAyOcE2

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) September 20, 2022