Gravel spills over road after truck, bus crash closes Northern Motorway

A bus and truck-and-trailer have crashed on Auckland’s Northern Motorway, blocking all northbound lanes close to the Oteha Valley Rd offramp.

Motorists are being warned of delays on the motorway heading out of Auckland following the accident that happened just after 6am.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said the truck’s trailer had tipped over, spilling gravel across the motorway.

Police said one person has received minor injuries.

The crash has closed all three lanes heading north after the Greville Rd onramp, according to the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.

“Consider getting off the motorway at Greville Road and detour via Albany Expressway to get back on SH1 at Oteha Valley on-ramp,” the agency said.

A police spokesperson said motorists should seek an alternative route while the scene is cleared.

A NZTA traffic camera shows significant traffic building on SH1 in North Auckland after a truck crash heading north. Photo / NZTA 

A photo from the scene shows the jack-knifed truck crashed into the central barrier with its trailer toppled onto its side and gravel covering lanes.