Friday, 4 January 2019 - 7:32pm |
Canterbury

Truck on fire north of Ashburton, motorists to avoid area

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A truck and trailer unit is on fire on SH1 north of Fairfield Road West, on the Rakaia Highway in Canterbury.

The truck is reported to be carrying hay.

Both north and south-bound lanes are completely closed, however one lane is due to be re-opened shortly.

Motorists are asked to be patient as emergency services work at the scene.

No one appears to be injured and it's unclear how the truck and trailer unit caught fire.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre