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13 August, 2026
Hume highway closed at Yanderra due to truck fire
The Hume Highway has been closed northbound at Yanderra (near Bargo). According to NSW Incident Alerts, there has been a truck fire just past Remembrance Drive.
The Hume Highway has been closed northbound at Yanderra (near Bargo).
According to NSW Incident Alerts, there has been a truck fire just past Remembrance Drive.
The alert was posted at 11.46am.
Motorists are being diverted via the Old Hume Highway and Avon Dam Road and are advised to exercise caution and expect delays.
The diversion is suitable for all vehicles up to 25 metres in length and up to 50.5 tonnes in weight.
Emergency service personnel including fire crews are on the scene and it is unknown when the highway will be reopened.
Transport for NSW is also attending and there is a heavy vehicle tow truck on site.
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