Emergency services were at the scene of a serious, multi-vehicle crash on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway this afternoon when motorists were warned to expect significant delays. Photo / Waka Kotahi
Emergency services were at the scene of a serious, multi-vehicle crash on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway this afternoon when motorists were warned to expect significant delays. Photo / Waka Kotahi
A serious crash on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway left eight people injured and the highway closed for hours this afternoon.
A St John spokesperson said one patient was in critical condition, two were in moderate condition and five had minor injuries.
A number of vehicles were involved in the collision justafter the Rosebank Rd off-ramp.
St John was called to the collision at 3.48pm and sent two ambulances.
State Highway 16 was closed this afternoon northbound between Rosebank Rd and Patiki Rd. It has since reopened.
FINAL UPDATE 7:10PM Lanes are now OPEN past the crash scene on the #SH16 Northwestern Mwy. Please continue to expect some delays until all lanes are open again. We are signing off for the night, for further updates overnight, check our website: https://t.co/nkeI0hItS3. ^MF https://t.co/CODGa7gcmr
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 23, 2022
