One southbound lane on the Hume Highway remains closed near Cullerin after a truck caught fire in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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Emergency services including Police and Fire and Rescue were called to the scene just after 1am to find the semi-trailer ablaze.
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The fire has been extinguished but one southbound lane remains closed in order for Transport NSW crews to perform 'extensive' vehicle salvage and clean-up.
Fortunately the driver was uninjured and ambulances were not called to the scene.
A Transport NSW spokesperson said clean-up efforts will likely continue for most of the morning and while traffic is getting through, urged motorists to exercise caution and allow for extra time.
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