Car towing caravan crashes on Auckland’s Northern Motorway, traffic delays expected

A car towing a caravan on Auckland's Northern Motorway near the Tristram Ave on-ramp is causing large delays.

A three-vehicle collision involving a caravan is causing delays for citybound traffic on Auckland’s Northern Motorway.

Police said a car towing a caravan had blocked one of two lanes at the Tristram Ave on-ramp after a crash.

“Emergency services are on site and working to move the vehicles,” a spokesperson said.

“Motorists are advised to take an alternative route.”

NZTA Waka Kotahi later confirmed the crash had been cleared.

FINAL UPDATE 3:05PM
All lanes are now CLEAR after a prior crash. ^EH https://t.co/C8rRynKNX3

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) July 9, 2025

Photos from the scene show a smashed-in front bumper and bonnet of a car towing a caravan with two people sitting by the side of a motorway on-ramp.

A car towing a caravan on Auckland's Northern Motorway near the Tristram Ave on-ramp is causing large delays.