B-double truck fire closes Hume Highway at Manton, north of Yass

A B-double carrying compressed cardboard caught fire on Monday near Yass after a mechanical failure, with no injuries reported.

Why it mattersRoad closures disrupt travel on the busiest route between Sydney and Melbourne; the incident is part of a growing pattern of truck fires on the same highway.

AustraliaMajor disruption to travel on the Hume Highway, a critical north-south route for thousands of Australians daily. The Hume has had multiple truck fires in recent months, raising concerns about vehicle safety standards.

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