Truck crash on Auckland Northwestern Motorway causes heavy delays

Tuesday 18 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 18 Aug, 1:45pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency

A northbound truck hit the median barrier on State Highway 16 near the St Lukes off-ramp on Tuesday afternoon. Lanes are blocked in both directions, and motorists have been advised to avoid the area. There are currently no reports of any injuries.

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1. StuffTue 18 Aug, 1:01pm

   Crash on Auckland motorway causes heavy delays (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 18 Aug, 1:12pm

   Truck crashes over median barrier on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 18 Aug, 1:45pm

   Delays expected on Auckland motorway after truck hits barrier (opens in new tab)

   • Photos show truck smashed through barrier on Auckland motorway (opens in new tab) Tue 18 Aug, 1:45pm