Southern Motorway reopens after serious head-on crash in Auckland

Thursday 29 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 29 Oct, 6:47am

A section of the southbound Southern Motorway has reopened following an overnight collision between a car and a van. The crash occurred near Sylvia Park around 1am, leaving one driver in critical condition and another in serious condition. Emergency services used rescue tools to free two people trapped in a vehicle.

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1. RNZThu 29 Oct, 6:35am

   Part of Auckland's Southern Motorway reopens after head-on crash (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 29 Oct, 6:45am

   Southern motorway reopens after serious overnight crash in Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 29 Oct, 6:47am

   Auckland’s Southern Motorway reopens after head-on crash (opens in new tab)