Motorcyclist killed in Southern Motorway crash
A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a truck on Auckland's Southern Motorway, causing traffic chaos south of the city.
The crash happened in the city-bound lanes near Walter Strevens Bridge in Takanini at around 7.30am on Tuesday.
Due to serious crash on Sthn Mwy #AklTraffic around Papakura area is heavily congested. Pls avoid travel unless absolutely necessary ^TP
— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) June 13, 2016
A queue of traffic was stretching 9k to Drury by 8am, and the New Zealand Transport Agency said all northbound lanes were closed.
Update: Serious #crash on Sthn Mwy citybound after Papakura. Mwy now CLOSED Papakura to Takanini. More here: https://t.co/HF6JtU1c2z ^TP
— NZTA Akld & Nthlnd (@NZTAAkl) June 13, 2016
The motorway has since been reopened, but there were still delays for commuters.
Update: Serious #crash on Sthn Mwy citybound after Papakura. Both Mwy lanes NOW OPEN again. More here: https://t.co/HF6JtU1c2z ^TP
— NZTA Akld & Nthlnd (@NZTAAkl) June 13, 2016
#AklTraffic heavily congested around Drury to Takanini after serious crash on Mwy. #AvoidTravel #LongDelays ^TP pic.twitter.com/GU7OOxE1mo
— NZTA Akld & Nthlnd (@NZTAAkl) June 13, 2016
Drivers are being warned to delay their commute or take alternative routes.
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