One seriously injured after single-vehicle crash clogs rush-hour traffic on Auckland motorway

A serious crash has restricted Auckland’s Upper Harbour Motorway to one lane, causing delays on the Friday evening commute home.

Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle crash on State Highway 18 - between the Hobsonville Rd on-ramp and Trig Road on-ramp - about 5.40pm.

Police said one person had been taken to hospital in a serious condition.

The motorway has been restricted to one lane and police advised motorists to expect delays.

The Serious Crash Unit has also been advised.

UPDATE 6:05PM
2 Eastbound lanes are closed on #SH18 between Hobsonville Rd & Trig Rd. Traffic is able to pass on the shoulder. Pass with extra care and expect delays. ^JF https://t.co/uCon8ef49z

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) November 29, 2024

Shortly after 6pm, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said two eastbound lanes had closed and traffic was able to pass on the shoulder.

“Pass with extra care and expect delays.”