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All lanes open following Auckland Harbour Bridge crash

September 18, 2022
Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Auckland Harbour Bridge. (Source: istock.com)

Aucklanders are once again moving across the Habour Bridge following a crash that caused heavy delays this morning.

Police said one person is in serious condition and three others have moderate injuries following a two-car crash on the bridge.

Aucklanders are facing massive traffic delays following a crash on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.

Aucklanders are facing massive traffic delays following a crash on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning. (Source: 1News)

All lanes along the bridge are now open - Waka Kotahi is asking motorists to be patient while traffic eases.

Auckland motorists experienced heavy delays due to the crash with traffic being backed up to Gillies Ave in Epsom.

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