Delays for traffic on State Highway 2 near Aongatete after truck catches on fire

A truck fire is causing delays on SH2. Photo/ Supplied

Motorists are experiencing delays along State Highway 2 between Katikati and Tauranga after a truck caught fire this morning.

Police were called to the scene near Aongatete Rd at 5.23am after reports of a truck fire.

A police media spokeswoman said it was not clear how the fire started and there were no reports of any injuries.

"There doesn't seem to have been any crash prior to the fire," the spokeswoman said.

Traffic is moving as one lane was opened in each direction at 6.37am.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said three fire appliances attended the incident but the cause of the fire was still unknown.

Officers from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team will be inspecting the truck once it's been moved to a local garage.

SH2 AONGATETE, TRUCK FIRE - DELAYS - 7:00AM, THU 12 JUL
An earlier truck fire is causing delays on #SH2 in the Aongatete area, north of Tauranga. #SH2 is likely to close for a period to enable vehicle recovery & debris clearance. Delay your journey or expect delays ^TP pic.twitter.com/BguXwXxtft

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) July 11, 2018