Crash causes traffic chaos on Southern Motorway

Traffic is backed up after a crash on the Southern Motorway. Photo/NZTA

A car has flipped on the Southern Motorway causing long delays for drivers.

The New Zealand Transport Agency has warned people to expect delays because of the crash, which is blocking the left lane southbound between East Tamaki Rd and Redoubt Rd.

Amanda, who drove past the crash, said a red ute was upside down in the outside shoulder and was badly crumpled.

Southern Mwy: #Crash blocking left lane southbound btwn East Tamaki Rd and Redoubt Rd. Please pass with care and expect delays. ^RL pic.twitter.com/pVQG4O0E6J

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) August 9, 2017

Police, fire fighters and St John ambulance officers were at the scene of the crash.

She said traffic was stopped and was backed up as far as Highbrook Drive.