Both north and south lanes of the Waikato Expressway just before the Taupiri off-ramp were closed this afternoon due to a truck fire.
The section of the Waikato Expressway that was closed in both directions after a truck fire late this afternoon has now reopened.
It happened just before the Taupiri off-ramp, with the north and southbound lanes closed.
A police spokesperson said it received reports of the fire at about 4.50pm.
The closure was lifted about an hour later.
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“No one is reported to be injured or inside the vehicle.”
The lanes had been closed while Fire and Emergency crews put out the flames.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and use an alternative route where possible.
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