Source: Radio New Zealand
The scene shortly after the crash. NZTA says there’s a heavy buildup of traffic in the area. 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.
Two northbound lanes of the motorway are closed alongwith the off-ramp while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.
UPDATE 7:00AM
The northbound Coronation Rd off-ramp is still closed, along with two lanes of the motorway. Traffic is heavy as far back as the link from SH1. Consider an alternative route, delay travel or expect delays. ^KF https://t.co/Qt8lkgliW9
— NZ Transport Agency – Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) December 2, 2025
The New Zealand Transport Agency said on X traffic was heavy as far back as the link from State Highway 1.
It asked motorists to consider another route, delay travel or expect delays.
Enquiries into the crash are continuing.
Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
– Published by EveningReport.nz and AsiaPacificReport.nz, see: MIL OSI in partnership with Radio New Zealand
