A crash was blocking lanes just prior to the Orams Road over-bridge northbound on the Southern Motorway. Photo / NZTA
A crash was blocking lanes just prior to the Orams Road over-bridge northbound on the Southern Motorway. Photo / NZTA
The Southern Motorway has re-opened after a crash involving a vehicle towing a horse float.
Initial reports suggested the horses were running loose on the motorway - however a statement from police said the horses were in fact stuck in the float.
The animals have now been uplifted, and theroad cleared.
The scene of the incident. Photo / Supplied
The middle lane of the Southern Motorway was closed northbound at Totara Heights following the crash.
A police spokesperson said there were intermittent closures to all lanes while the horse float was attended to.
SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - CRASH - 510PM UPDATE Due to incident both northbound and southbound traffic has been briefly STOPPED to quickly clear an incident prior to the Orams Road over-bridge. Traffic in both directions should please be prepared for some delays. ^MF pic.twitter.com/jFHFGaulab
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) May 10, 2019
FINAL UPDATE 6.05PM All northbound lanes near Orams Road have fully re-opened. Expect delays as congestion eases. ^MF https://t.co/hn0VIepDp0
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) May 10, 2019
Motorists were being asked to avoid the area, or delay travel if possible.
