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Traffic delayed after digger falls off truck in Auckland

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Traffic on SH18 after a digger fell off a truck this morning. (Source: Supplied)

A digger has fallen off a truck this morning on Auckland's State Highway 18 on the Upper Harbour Bridge, causing major traffic delays.

Police were notified at around 7.15am of a digger blocking the lefthand lane heading towards Squadron Drive.

Motorists have been advised to expect delays while the digger is removed.

NZTA told travellers to "drive with care to pass and expect delays".

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