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Truck fire at Charters Towers closes Flinders Highway in both directions

A truck fire just north of Charters Towers has closed the Flinders Highway in both directions at Breddan.

A fire truck returns to Finch Hatton to refill with water. QFES generic
A fire truck returns to Finch Hatton to refill with water. QFES generic

A truck fire just north of Charters Towers has closed the Flinders Highway in both directions at Breddan.

A Queensland Police spokesperson said police and fire responded to a call at 8.15am reporting a semi-trailer that was well alight.

Police were on the scene in under 12 minutes.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

Motorists can expect delays and are urged to avoid the area.

Originally published as Truck fire at Charters Towers closes Flinders Highway in both directions

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Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/truck-fire-at-charters-towers-closes-flinders-highway-in-both-directions/news-story/f425a4cc702a674b7d3b0655be461d2f