Traffic delays for Auckland motorists following serious crash and truck breakdown

Part of Karangahape Rd has been closed following the crash. Photo / Supplied

One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a crash that forced the closure of part of Auckland's busy Karangahape Rd.

A St John spokesman said one person had been taken to Auckland Hospital in a serious condition and another person was being assessed for moderate injuries. The crash involved a scooter and a car.

The westbound lanes of Karangahape Rd between Pitt St and Howe St are closed.

Auckland Transport is advising motorists to avoid the area or follow the directions of emergency services.

Due to a serious crash westbound lanes on a section of Karangahape Rd, between Pitt St & Howe St in the CBD, are now CLOSED. Eastbound lanes remain open currently. Please avoid this area or follow the directions of emergency services for diversions. ^TP pic.twitter.com/WFTfk75pm4

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) June 13, 2018

Meanwhile, a large truck is blocking part of the Northern Motorway heading into downtown Auckland and motorists are being told to find another route.

Transport authorities said about 12.30pm the truck was blocking the left lane, citybound, of the State Highway 1 Northern Motorway near the Silverdale on-ramp.

The NZ Transport Agency said: "Avoid this route or merge with care and expect delays.''

Images from NZTA cameras show long lines of vehicles backing up towards Silverdale.

SH1 NORTHERN MWY, SOUTHBOUND - BREAKDOWN - 12:30PM
A truck breakdown is blocking the left lane citybound at the end of the Silverdale on-ramp. Avoid this route or merge with care & expect delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/F0vdjNVR2s

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 13, 2018

Earlier today a crash on the Southern Motorway resulted in delays in and around the Manukau area.

The accident happened about 11.45am near the southbound lane just before the Orams Rd overbridge.

Authorities cleared the area just after midday, but motorists were told to allow for extra time due to congestion.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - CRASH - 11.45AM
A crash is blocking the southbound left lane just prior to the Orams Road over-bridge. Please pass the scene with care and expect delays. ^MF pic.twitter.com/Qz81BcI897

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 12, 2018