A truck has caught fire near Kaikōura and forced the closure of State Highway 1 this afternoon. Video from the blaze shows smoke billowing into the air with the truck pulled over to the side of the road. James Dixon, who was behind the truck, told 1News something caught fire on the trailer while it was driving. ADVERTISEMENTState Highway 1 near Kaikoura has been closed afer the truck caught fire. After pulling over, the trailer was disengaged, and the driver moved the truck about 50 meters up the road, he said.

Source: Stuff January 12, 2024 13:55 UTC