Section of State Highway 26 in Waikato closed after vehicle fire, drivers asked to avoid area

Motorists are asked to avoid a section of SH26 near Tirohia following a vehicle fire. Photo / NZME

A section of State Highway 26 near Tirohia in Waikato is closed following a vehicle fire.

Police said emergency services were called to a report of a vehicle on fire on the side of the highway at about 2.20pm.

“Thankfully, no one was injured.”

The section of SH26 between Quarry Rd and Cadman Rd is expected to remain closed for some time while emergency services work at the scene.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays.”

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand shift manager told the Herald two crews were currently in attendance at a van fire on SH26 near Tirohia.

“The fire has been extinguished and crews are currently dampening down hotspots.”

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