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Auckland’s Northwestern motorway open after multi-vehicle crash

September 24, 2022

Auckland’s Northwestern motorway is now open after a multi-vehicle crash blocked all traffic tonight.

Police said the crash was reported at 6.40pm, just before the St Lukes Road off-ramp, police said in a 7pm statement.

There are no serious injuries, but all lanes were blocked while emergency services attended the scene, causing significant traffic delays.

Around 8pm police said the motorway is now open.

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