Southern Motorway road crash: Two dead, three hurt, say police

Two people have been killed and three seriously injured after a crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway this morning.

Northbound lanes of the motorway have been closed at Highbrook for much of Sunday morning, with only one lane opening shortly before 12pm.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

Emergency services were called to the crash at 3.34am.

Police said they were called to the scene between the Highbrook Drive off-ramp and Highbrook Drive on-ramp.

“Sadly, two people died at the scene,” said police. “Three others were transported to hospital with serious injuries.”

The motorway is expected to be closed for some time while emergency services work
to clear the scene.

“The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and investigations are ongoing into
the cause of the crash.”

Police are also investigating a serious crash – involving three vehicles – which shut down Mt Albert Rd for a period of time this morning.