Man dies after truck rolls, bursts into flames on Sydney motorway
A man has died after his truck rolled and burst into flames on a major Sydney motorway overnight.
At about 7.30pm, emergency services were called to the M7 Motorway at Cecil Hills in the city's south-west following reports of a single-vehicle accident involving a gravel truck.
The male driver and sole occupant of the truck died at the scene.
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A truck driver has died after his truck rolled and burst into flames in Cecil Hills, Sydney. 9News
He is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 50s.
The fire has been extinguished, but the speed limit on the M7 has been reduced while repairs are carried out.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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