Two lanes blocked on Auckland Southern Motorway after truck and motorbike crash

Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 21 Oct, 4:52pm

A crash involving a truck and a motorbike has blocked two northbound lanes on State Highway 1 near the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway on-ramp. Police report that the motorcyclist sustained moderate injuries. The incident is causing delays for commuters heading into the city.

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1. StuffWed 21 Oct, 4:42pm

   Two lanes blocked after truck and motorbike crash on Auckland motorway (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 21 Oct, 4:52pm

   Ellerslie truck crash blocks two lanes on Southern Motorway causing long delays (opens in new tab)