18 Jul 2017

Truck catches fire on Dunedin motorway

9:47 am on 18 July 2017

A truck caught fire on the motorway north of Dunedin this morning.

The truck caught fire as it travelled south towards Dunedin on State Highway 1.

The driver of the truck was unhurt. Photo: NZ Police

Police are warning motorists there could be delays on the motorway north of Dunedin after a truck caught fire this morning.

The truck was travelling south towards Dunedin on State Highway 1 when it caught alight at the passing lane between Russell and Whites Roads, about 6.30am.

The driver was uninjured.

Two lanes are open to traffic and the vehicle was being removed this morning.

Police asked drivers to be patient.