Home / New ZealandTruck crashes off Southern MotorwayNZ Herald4 Jul, 2016 01:05 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditA truck crashed into the motorway barrier and into a tree. Photo / SuppliedA truck crashed into the motorway barrier and into a tree. Photo / SuppliedA truck has run off the motorway at Papakura, north off the Karaka on-ramp.NZTA Auckland and Northland tweeted there had been a crash on the Southern Motorway north-bound after the Papakura off-ramp.The left lane was blocked and traffic was warned to expect delays. A Fire Service spokesman said it was a "truck versus tree" situation. A truck had crashed into the motorway barrier and into a tree.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.No one was trapped.A Twitter update from NZTA said: "The earlier crash on the Sthn Mwy N-bnd after the Papakura off-ramp has created traffic delays back to the Drury off-ramp."An NZTA spokeswoman said traffic was moving very slowly.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."We encourage people to allow extra time or avoid the area if possible."SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandAucklandWest Auckland police chase ends in arrest after firearm report26 Oct 07:27 AMNew Zealand‘Good luck’: NZ's Urban Polo seizes crown as rival cancels Aussie events26 Oct 07:00 AMCrime501 deportee’s isolation blamed for fatal shooting of crowbar-wielding victim26 Oct 06:00 AMSponsoredPoor sight leaving kids vulnerable22 Sep 01:23 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
