SH1 crash Ōrewa: Diesel spill and three-vehicle accident blocks all lanes north, delays expected

A diesel spill and a three-vehicle crash are blocking northbound lanes and causing lengthy delays on State Highway 1, north of Auckland.

Police are assisting firefighters after the diesel created a slick over the highway near Ōrewa.

All northbound lanes were blocked after a three-vehicle crash at 12.18pm, adding to delays.

Police were advising motorists that both northbound lanes were closed from the Grand Drive off-ramp, and traffic was being diverted.

“Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternative route or delay travel if possible,” police said.

Hato Hone St John said

two people were injured, including one in serious condition and another in a moderate condition.

They were taken to North Shore Hospital.

The incident was during the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) strike from 12pm-1pm.

This morning, NZPFU posted that their strike action was set to escalate.

“For the first time in NZ history, firefighters will take the unprecedented step of striking on a Monday,” the NZPFU said.

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