Major Delays on Auckland’s Southern Expressway After Three-Vehicle Crash A three-vehicle crash on Auckland’s Southern Expressway has closed two lanes, causing major delays during rush hour. The incident occurred around 7:30 am on Friday morning, just south of the Manukau Interchange. According to police, three vehicles collided, blocking the right and middle lanes. Emergency services are currently at the scene, attending to the injured and clearing debris. The accident has resulted in significant traffic congestion, with vehicles backed up for several kilometers. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect significant delays. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is recommending using alternative routes, such as the Southwestern Motorway (State Highway 20). Police say that two people have been taken to hospital with minor injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. NZTA is advising motorists to check its website or social media channels for updates on the situation. The agency is also monitoring the traffic situation and will provide regular updates as they become available. The closure of the lanes is expected to cause disruptions to morning traffic in and around Auckland. Motorists are urged to be patient and to allow extra time for their journey.Traffic Jam on Auckland Southern Expressway Due to Vehicle RolloverTraffic Jam on Auckland Southern Expressway Due to Vehicle Rollover Traffic was heavily congested on the Auckland Southern Expressway (SH1) this afternoon after a vehicle rolled onto its roof. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. involving three vehicles on the southbound lanes between Ellerslie Panmure Hwy and Mt Wellington Hwy. Two southbound lanes were initially blocked for over an hour, causing significant delays. A police spokesperson confirmed the accident involved three vehicles, and all but one southbound lane was closed. Motorists were advised to delay their travels or find alternate routes. An eyewitness reported seeing a vehicle upside down, with people standing outside talking on their phones. As they passed the scene, they noticed emergency services arriving. They did not observe anyone in distress. All lanes reopened shortly before 5 p.m., but delays were expected to persist. Hato Hone St John responded with an ambulance and two rapid response vehicles. Two patients were treated and transported to Auckland Hospital, one in serious condition and one in moderate condition. Traffic was backed up as far as Spaghetti Junction, nearly 10 kilometers from the accident site. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) warned travelers to expect delays and pass with extra care. At 4 p.m., NZTA estimated a two-hour drive time from Auckland City to Bombay on SH1. As of 4:50 p.m., all lanes were reopened, but residual delays were anticipated. Motorists were advised to allow additional time for the situation to ease.A three-vehicle crash on Auckland’s Southern Expressway has caused major delays during rush hour. Two lanes were closed, resulting in heavy traffic congestion. The incident occurred around 4:30 pm on Thursday, October 13, near the Manukau Heads Road off-ramp. Emergency services, including police, fire, and ambulance, responded to the scene. According to police, the crash involved a truck and two cars. One person was reported to have minor injuries. The closed lanes caused significant delays for motorists traveling in both directions. Traffic was backed up for several kilometers, with some vehicles at a standstill for over an hour. Motorists were advised to avoid the area or expect significant delays. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) provided real-time updates on the situation through its website and social media channels. The lanes were reopened just after 6:00 pm, once the vehicles had been removed and the scene cleared. However, delays persisted for some time as traffic gradually returned to normal. The cause of the crash is under investigation by police.