UPDATE : Fire and Rescue NSW Station 384 Moruya advise at 5:50pm: Fire rescue and rural fire service responded to mechanical truck fire and grass fire .high pressure cylinders involved princess highway closed south and north bound by police will remain closed for two to three hours
as at 5:12pm Emergency Services are currently attending a truck fire on the Princes in Bergalia, south of Moruya. The highway is blocked in both directions and crews are working on a grass fire that started as a result of the accident. Please avoid unnecessary travel in this area or be prepared to wait patiently until the scene can be made safe.
MORUYA Princes Hwy near Bingie Rd (8km south of Moruya) HAZARD Truck on fire
Started today 4:44pm, last checked today 4:44pm Impact: Impact Highway affected in both directions. Attending: Emergency services Advice: Exercise caution Allow extra travel time Other Info: Smoke in the area may affect visibility. Motorists should drive to the conditions.
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