Person dead after incident on Auckland's Southern Motorway

The northbound side of SH1 between Takanini to Hill Rd has been closed because of a crash. Photo / Michael Cunningham

One person has died after an incident on Auckland's SH1 southern motorway.

The Auckland's SH1 southern motorway northbound road is closed due to the inccident.

The closure is between Takanini and Hill Rd.

The incident occured near the Hill Road onramp where the person who died was located at the scene.

It was reported to police just before 9am.

NZTA are advising people to avoid the area or delay your journey if possible.

Police say road diversions will be in place.

NZTA have recommend motorists to consider Great South Rd.

More to come.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY, AUCKLAND - CRASH - 9:10AM
Due to a crash, the northbound road is now CLOSED between Takanini to Hill Rd. Please avoid the area or delay your journey if possible. ^AP pic.twitter.com/wtbmmf8ss9

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) August 22, 2020