Travellers facing major delays through Cunninghams Gap after truck fire

Motorists faced hefty delays after a B-double carrying a large show ride burst into flames on the Cunningham Highway, north of Warwick.

Motorists are being warned they are facing lengthy delays after a truck carrying a large carnival ride burst into flames at Cunninghams Gap, north of Warwick.

The Gap is currently open but wait times are large with traffic moving periodically.

A QFES spokeswoman said the fire was initially reported at 1.45pm.

“Three emergency fire trucks came and saw a truck on fire, with the blaze confined to only the cabin,” the spokeswoman said.

The spokeswoman said all people involved were accounted for and the fire was out by 2.30pm.

The road is currently open with significant delays as emergency services move the burnt truck off the highway.

A truck carrying a carnival ride erupted in flames and caused major delays along the Cunningham Highway (Photo: 9News Queensland)

“Three emergency fire trucks came and saw a truck on fire, with the blaze confined to only the cabin,” the spokeswoman said.

The spokeswoman said all people involved were accounted for and the fire was out by 2.30pm.

The road is currently open with significant delays as emergency services move the burnt truck off the highway.

More details to come.