Massive fire destroys truck in middle of freeway

A truck has become engulfed in flames in the middle of a major freeway in Melbourne during peak hour traffic.

Motorists are being urged to avoid the Monash Freeway in Mulgrave as firefighters deal with the huge semi-trailer blaze.

All inbound lanes have been closed.

A truck burst into flames on the Monash Freeway. Photo: 7News
A truck burst into flames on the Monash Freeway. Photo: 7News
Drivers are warned to avoid the area. Photo: 7News
Drivers are warned to avoid the area. Photo: 7News

Firefighters have been able to get blaze under control.

The fire broke out after 7:30am this morning.

The freeway has been closed off between Blackburn and Springvale road, and is creating major traffic delays.

It's unclear what sparked the fire. Photo: 7News
It's unclear what sparked the fire. Photo: 7News

No one has been injured.

It's unclear what sparked the fire.

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