Multiple car crash causing delays on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway, citybound

Emergency services are responding to a crash on Auckland's North Western motorway early this morning. Image / NZTA

A multiple car crash is causing delays on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway early this morning.

Emergency services are responding to the crash blocking citybound lanes between Pātiki Rd and Rosebank Rd in West Auckland.

The crash is blocking the right lane and tow trucks have been requested.

SH16 NORTHWESTERN MWY, SOUTHBOUND - 6:45AM
A crash is blocking the right lane citybound between Patiki Rd and Rosebank Rd. Merge left with care to pass and expect delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/uU21qBnZPk

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) March 10, 2020

The NZ Transport Agency issued an alert via its social media channels at 6.45am.

Traffic cameras show a smashed up taxi blocking the fast lane. It is understood it is one of at least three vehicles involved in the crash.