The scene shortly after the crash. NZTA says there's a heavy buildup of traffic in the area. Photo: X/ New Zealand Transport Agency
One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight.
The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was reported at 4am on northbound lanes by the Coronation Road off-ramp.
The car driver of the car had to be extracted from the vehicle and was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
UPDATE 8:30AM
— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) December 2, 2025
All lanes of the motorway and the Coronation Rd off-ramp have now reopened. ^KF https://t.co/gvdQLt1MPr
Two northbound lanes of the motorway were closed alongwith the off-ramp while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.
The New Zealand Transport Agency said on X traffic was heavy as far back as the link from State Highway 1.
However, in an update at 8.30am it said all lanes and the Coronation Rd off-ramp had now re-opened.
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