STAFF WRITER
Updated at 9am, Thursday, September 17
At 4.35am today, emergency services responded to a crash involving two trucks in the northbound lanes of the Pacific Highway, Coolgardie, about 15km south of Ballina.
One of the trucks was completely destroyed by fire which was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW.
There were no reports of any injuries.
A cleanup operation is underway and the northbound lanes are expected to remain closed for a considerable amount of time.
Policed ask drivers to avoid the area.
Anyone with information about the crash – or anyone who was in the area at the time with any relevant dashcam/mobile phone footage – can contact Ballina Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The units that attended the crash site includes Wardell Rural Fire Brigade, Fire and Rescue Alstonville, several RFS and FRNSW crews were dispatched to assist from Meerschaum Vale RFS, Fire and Rescue Ballina, Alstonville Wollongbar RFS, Lennox Head RFS, Newrybar RFS, Far North Coast Support Brigade and Fire and Rescue Goonellabah.
Original story
A truck crash and fire early this morning, Thursday, September 17 has closed northbound lanes of the M1 Pacific Motorway near Coolgardie Road.
Northbound traffic is being diverted via Tuckombil Road, Uralba Street, Langs Way, Baraang Drive and Blackwall Drive to rejoin the M1.
There may be delays for southbound traffic.
Drivers are asked to follow the directions of emergency services at the scene and allow extra travel time.
More details to come.
