Auckland's Northwestern Motorway closed after crash

SH16 has been closed between the Brigham Creek roundabout and the Hobsonville Road overbridge.
SH16 has been closed between the Brigham Creek roundabout and the Hobsonville Road overbridge. Photo credit: NZTA

Two people are hospitalised after sustaining serious injuries during a two-vehicle collision on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway on Wednesday afternoon.

The serious crash closed SH16 between the Hobsonville Road interchange and the Brigham Creek roundabout for roughly two hours, leading to a build up of traffic and delays for commuters.

As of 6:50pm, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) confirmed the motorway has been reopened after closures in the southbound and northbound lanes.

A police spokesperson told Newshub the Serious Crash Unit attended and conducted an examination.