Person taken to hospital after police incident on State Highway 1 in Wellington

One person has been taken to hospital in a moderate condition following a police incident on State Highway 1 in Wellington.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said a lane was closed in the area of Cobham Drive and Troy St, but it has since reopened.

This was due to a police incident, the agency said.

Wellington Free Ambulance attended the scene and took one person to Wellington Hospital in a moderate condition.

Motorists were earlier advised to expect delays when travelling through the area.

SH1 RONGOTAI - POLICE INCIDENT - 5:10PM WED 8 FEB
Due to a police incident at the Cobham Dr/Troy St RAB, a lane is CLOSED. Please expect DELAYS when travelling through this area. pic.twitter.com/sgaYpf0tRp

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) February 8, 2023