Truck carrying fruit and veges catches fire near Taupō

The scene of the fire on State Highway 1 last night. Photo / Supplied

A truck and trailer fire has been extinguished by fire crews near Taupō.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said they were notified of a vehicle fire on State Highway 1 about 9.30pm yesterday.

A trailer was "well alight" when the fire crews arrived, he said.

"The trailer was detached from the unit and extinguished. There were no dangerous goods on board."

An eyewitness who didn't want to be named told the Rotorua Daily Post the truck was carrying fruit and vegetables.

The northbound lane was blocked while the fire was dealt with but has since been cleared.