Home / New ZealandTruck crashes off Southern MotorwayNZ Herald4 Jul, 2016 01:05 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditA truck crashed into the motorway barrier and into a tree. Photo / SuppliedA truck crashed into the motorway barrier and into a tree. Photo / SuppliedA truck has run off the motorway at Papakura, north off the Karaka on-ramp.NZTA Auckland and Northland tweeted there had been a crash on the Southern Motorway north-bound after the Papakura off-ramp.The left lane was blocked and traffic was warned to expect delays. A Fire Service spokesman said it was a "truck versus tree" situation. A truck had crashed into the motorway barrier and into a tree.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.No one was trapped.A Twitter update from NZTA said: "The earlier crash on the Sthn Mwy N-bnd after the Papakura off-ramp has created traffic delays back to the Drury off-ramp."An NZTA spokeswoman said traffic was moving very slowly.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."We encourage people to allow extra time or avoid the area if possible."SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandTemperatures plummet below zero, more frosty days in week aheadNew ZealandMultiple fire crews extinguish large house fire in BullsChristchurchMama Hooch assault survivor says victims feel like an ‘afterthought’ amid appealSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
