Footage shows that multiple vehicles were blocking both southbound and northbound lanes. Photo \/ Supplied<\/p>\n
A motorcyclist is in a serious condition following a collision with another vehicle on Auckland's Southern Motorway this morning.<\/p>\n
The crash occurred on State Highway 1 around 6.35am.<\/p>\n
The motorcyclist has been taken to Middlemore Hospital.<\/p>\n
Two southbound lanes and one northbound lane were blocked between East Tamaki Rd and Te Irirangi Rd during the rush hour as people returned back to work today.<\/p>\n
All three lanes have now reopened.<\/p>\n
A Waka Kotahi NZ Transport agency spokesperson advised motorists to allow extra time as delays northbound between Papakura and Manukau slowly eased.<\/p>\n
Southbound traffic began to slowly ease just after 7.30am the agency said.<\/p>\n
Camera footage shows multiple vehicles involved, including trucks.<\/p>\n
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