Truck fire closes southbound lane at Mount Pleasant on M1
A truck caught fire at Mount Pleasant north of Wollongong at 6:35am Monday, closing one southbound lane on the M1 Princes Motorway.
A truck caught fire at 6:35am on Monday as it traveled southbound on the M1 Princes Motorway just past New Mount Pleasant Road. The incident occurred at Mount Pleasant north of Wollongong.
One of the two southbound lanes is closed. Traffic delays stretch back to the Picton Road interchange, affecting morning commuters.
A heavy vehicle tow truck is at the scene managing the incident. Emergency crews are working to clear the vehicle and reopen the lane.
- 6:35am Monday October 19
- Time
- 1 of 2 southbound lanes
- Lanes affected
- Picton Road interchange
- Delays reach
Why it mattersIf you're traveling south on the M1 Princes Motorway near Wollongong, expect major delays and congestion Monday.
AustraliaSouth Coast commuters and travelers on the M1 near Wollongong face significant traffic disruption Monday morning.
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