Northbound lanes blocked on SH1 after bus and truck crash
Tuesday 8 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated In this story NZ Transport Agency
A crash involving a bus and a truck and trailer occurred near the Oteha Valley off-ramp just after 6am on Tuesday. All northbound lanes were blocked, causing major traffic disruptions. One person sustained minor injuries in the incident.
Key facts
5 facts
- Crash occurred shortly after 6am on Tuesday
- Location: Auckland's Northern Motorway near Oteha Valley Road off-ramp
- One person received minor injuries
- A truck trailer flipped and spilled gravel across the lanes
- One northbound lane was reopened just after 11am
The full story
1 min read · 3 outlets
All northbound lanes on Auckland's Northern Motorway were blocked near the Oteha Valley Road off-ramp following a crash between a bus and a truck and trailer. The incident occurred shortly after 6am on Tuesday. One person sustained minor injuries in the accident.
The crash caused a truck trailer to flip onto its side. A spokesperson for Fire and Emergency New Zealand stated the truck spilled its load of gravel across all northbound lanes. Witness Lizelle Erasmus observed the truck hit the back-right corner of the bus and crash into the centre barrier.
The NZ Transport Agency reported that one northbound lane was reopened just after 11am, though the clean-up was ongoing. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use an alternative route. Commuters were directed to exit at Greville Road and detour via the Albany Expressway to reach the Oteha Valley Road on-ramp.
How it developed
- Tue 8 Sep, 6:51amBy just after 11am, one northbound lane had been reopened while the clean-up continued.
Where reports differ
- One report noted the bus was empty, while another noted the bus sustained substantial damage.
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald, 1News and Stuff.