Body on tracks disrupts Auckland trains

A person was found dead on train tracks near Wiri Station Rd in Auckland. Photo: NZ Herald
A person was found dead on train tracks near Wiri Station Rd in Auckland. Photo: NZ Herald
The discovery of a body on tracks has caused all trains across Auckland to be delayed or cancelled ahead of morning rush hour.

There is widespread disruption across the city's rail network this morning after police revealed a sudden death incident in Manukau overnight.

Police said shortly before midnight, a person was found dead on train tracks near Wiri Station Rd.

An investigation was now under way.

Commuters were notified of the widespread delay at 6.30am.

Auckland Transport said trains on the southern line between Otahuhu and Pukekohe were cancelled and would run every 20 minutes between Britomart and Otahuhu.

On the eastern line trains were cancelled between Otahuhu and Manukau and at 20 minute intervals between Britomart and Otahuhu.

Commuters using trains on the Onehunga and western lines could expect delays and cancellations.

A spokesperson said it would take a while to resume a normal timetable.

Meanwhile, motorists are facing a troubled run into the city this morning after a crash blocked a lane on the Southern Motorway after the Panama Rd overbridge.

Commuters are also being told if they are planning to travel south from the city this morning to expect major delays after a truck crashed in fog at Meremere closing both southbound lanes.

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