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Delays expected after SH1 truck crash in Auckland's Ōrewa

By 1News Reporters
12:48pm
NZTA asked motorists to pass with care and expect delays

NZTA asked motorists to pass with care and expect delays (Source: NZ Transport Agency)

A truck crash on Auckland's northern motorway just after 11.30am Friday is causing "significant" congestion.

Police said the SH1 crash happened near the Millwater off-ramp.

There were no reports of injury.

Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes or expect delays as both north and southbound lanes were affected.

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