Van fire blocks two lanes on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway

A van has caught fire, blocking two lanes of Auckland's Southwestern Motorway.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said two fire engines had put out the blaze and were dampening it down.

The van was in the southbound right lane before the Māngere Bridge, NZTA said.

A police spokesman said no one was injured in the fire.

The scene was being cleared but the lanes were still blocked and traffic had already backed up heavily, he said.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

SH20 SOUTH-WESTERN MWY - SOUTHBOUND - INCIDENT 10:40AM
A car fire is blocking two right lanes on the South-Western mwy just prior to the Mangere Bridge travelling South. Emergency services are currently at the scene. Please avoid this area if possible and expect delays. ^JF pic.twitter.com/n3N1cfQtQp

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) July 3, 2018