Cunningham Hwy fire: Truck bursts into flames on highway at Tregony

A truck transporting beer has burst into flames on the Cunningham Hwy, with multiple fire crews rushing to contain the blaze and motorists warned to avoid the area. Full story:

A truck hauling beer has burst into flames on a major rural highway east of Warwick.

Emergency services are rushing to the Cunningham Hwy at Tregony, after the truck burst into flames just after 2.10pm.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman confirmed three crews responded to the incident.

The driver is fortunately out the cab, which firefighters say is completely engulfed in flames. He was assessed by paramedics at the scene but was not suffering from burns or smoke inhalation.

The B-double’s first trailer also caught alight, with fireys bringing the blaze under control just after 3.15pm, with the fire isolated to the front half of the vehicle.

Queensland police are on scene and confirmed the truck was carry beer.

The incident is affecting traffic and police are warning motorist to avoid the area.