Major delays on Bruce Hwy as car bursts into flames

Motorists are facing major delays on one of the busiest stretches of the Bruce Highway after a car fire caused lanes to be cut off. VIDEO

Motorists have faced major delays on one of the busiest stretches of the Bruce Highway after a car fire caused lanes to be cut off.

Emergency crews arrived at a stretch of the highway south of Roys Rd, near Coochin Creek at Beerwah on the Sunshine Coast, after a fire started in a stationary car about 9.30am Sunday.

A car engulfed by flames on the Bruce Highway south of the Sunshine Coast. Photo: Facebook

The incident caused delays of up to 40 minutes for southbound traffic, with only one lane in operation.

Heavy delays stretched back to Palmview but had eased slightly by 11.20am.

Police crews attended the scene to divert traffic and to determine the cause of the fire.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area if possible and find an alternative route.

Southbound traffic on the Bruce Hwy after the car caught fire. Picture: Joanne McCabe

There were still minor delays at 1pm.