- A mobile crane caught fire
- Motorists urged to avoid the area
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A crane fire in a major Sydney tunnel has halted traffic at the start of the morning rush hour.
The mobile crane caught fire in the eastbound tunnel, although both eastbound and westbound vehicles were now being diverted.
The government agency Transport for NSW reported the fire about 6.30am on Thursday.
“Traffic is already heavy, especially towards the city, so motorists are advised to allow enough extra time for the trip,” reads a government advisory.
NSW Transport spokesperson Craig Moran said 2GB motorists should avoid the area.
“There has been a fire involving a mobile crane which has caused the Lane Cove Tunnel to be closed in both directions,” he said.
“That’s purely for safety reasons… of course all traffic is being diverted onto Epping Rd.”
More to come.