Truck fire closes Federal Highway, NSW

The Federal Highway at Sutton is expected to be closed for about another three hours after a truck fire.

About 10.25pm (Wednesday 30 January 2019) a semi-trailer carrying motor oil and paper was travelling south on the Federal Highway, near Sutton, when a fire took hold under the trailer.

The vehicle stopped and the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Oil was spilt on to the roadway.

The 49-year-old male driver escaped uninjured.

Police and emergency services attended the scene and the southbound lanes remain closed whilst the operation continues.

Traffic is diverted via the Old Federal Highway.

Check live traffic for updates before you drive. www.livetraffic.com.au.

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