UPDATE 3.45pm: The spill has now been cleaned up.
One of our contractors, EnviroWaste, spilled sludge along Mark Ford Drive and Ascot Road, Māngere. A clean-up crew is on-site working to remove the spill.
If you happened to drive through the spill, please avoid touching the sludge with your bare hands.We recommend you take your car to a car wash. If you choose to wash your car at home, please wear gloves and avoid touching your face.