Major NSW highway closes as truck with lithium-ion batteries catches alight

Major NSW highway closes as truck with lithium-ion batteries catches alight

‘Avoid going outdoors where possible.’

Truck fire closes Hume Highway, releases toxic fumes in Yass

A truck fire on Hume Highway in Yass has forced closures and diversions. Expect delays and use alternative routes.

Weekend traffic chaos as truck fire releases toxic fumes near Yass

The truck driver has been praised for staying on the median strip. Photo: NSW RFS. Holiday travel plans were thrown into chaos when a truck reportedly carrying 15 tonnes of lithium ion batteries caught fire on the Hume Highway near Yass today (20 December) closing the road in both directions. The fire was reported shortly after 9:30 am, with RFS and FRNSW firefighters rushing to the scene. The B-Double truck stopped on the median strip of the Hu…