Crash near Auckland Airport partially closes SH20, leaves one person critically injured

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Police say they were called to State Highway 20 at 1.11pm after a crash involving a motorcyclist. Photo / Google Maps A crash near Auckland Airport has closed lanes on State…

Police say they were called to State Highway 20 at 1.11pm after a crash involving a motorcyclist. Photo / Google Maps

State Highway 20 near Auckland Airport has reopened after a crash left a person with critical injuries.

Police said emergency services were called to the crash involving a motorcyclist at 1.11pm.

One person was critically injured, with the Serious Crash Unit in attendance.

The crash caused delays, with lanes closed between Redoubt Rd and Lambie Drive. They have since reopened.

The crash also affected traffic flow on SH1, particularly southbound, where it links to SH20 in Manukau.

“Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek alternative routes,” police said.

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