Crash in Ellerslie blocking southbound Auckland traffic

Traffic is slow on Auckland's Southern Motorway thanks to a crash at Ellerslie. Photo / NZTA

Holidaygoers heading south this afternoon from Auckland are dealing with heavy congestion thanks to a crash on the Southern Motorway.

The two-car collision happened under the Ellerslie-Panmure roundabout, according to the New Zealand Transport Agency.

Police were called at 3.30pm to the crash, which is blocking the right-hand southbound lane and has left oil on the road, a spokeswoman said.

Ambulance and fire services are also at the scene. At least one person has been assessed by ambulance staff but their injuries were unknown at this stage, she said.

One car has been towed.

SH1 ELLERSLIE, SOUTHBOUND - CONGESTION - 4.20PM

Due to a crash under the Ellerslie Panmure Roundabout, there is heavy congestion in the area for southbound road users. ^LB pic.twitter.com/H8ouopnJ6J

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) December 28, 2017