Motorhome catches on fire on M1 motorway causing significant traffic delays
A motorhome has caught alight on the M1 motorway north of Sydney causing significant traffic delays.
Emergency services arrived on the M1 motorway north of Ku-ring-gai Chase Road at Mt Colah just after 11.30am.
A campervan towing a small car was on fire, billowing thick, black smoke into the area.
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A motorhome caught on fire on the M1 causing significant traffic delays. 9News
Motorists are urged to allow extra travel time as traffic banks up on the M1. 9News
Fire and Rescue NSW said flames spread to a nearby embankment.
Two people in the vehicle escaped the blaze.
A 60-year-old man was treated for smoke inhalation.
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The fire has been contained but has blocked traffic travelling in both directions.
There are now significant traffic delays on the M1 motorway with motorists advised to allow extra travel time.
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