M5 traffic Sydney: Truck fire causes significant delays from Riverwood to Prestons

By Antoinette Milienos For Daily Mail Australia[1]

Published: 20:54, 1 November 2023 | Updated: 21:16, 1 November 2023

A truck fire in Revesby, located in Sydney[2]'s south-west, has caused significant disruptions on the M5 motorway.

Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, but the incident has led to the closure of two out of three westbound lanes on the M5, approaching Beaconsfield Street.

While all city-bound lanes are open, traffic remains slow-moving as it passes the accident site.

The backup is extensive, with westbound traffic congestion stretching back to Riverwood, and citybound delays reaching Prestons.

The truck fire in Revesby (pictured) has caused major traffic delays, with closures of two out of three westbound lanes on the M5, approaching Beaconsfield Street

Commuters are facing considerable delays and are advised to allow ample extra travel time for their journeys.

Authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution, as smoke from the incident may affect visibility in the area.

While the fire has been contained, the cleanup process is ongoing, necessitating the lane closures.

Investigations into the cause of the incident are also underway.

References

1. ^ Antoinette Milienos For Daily Mail Australia (www.dailymail.co.uk)
2. ^ Sydney (www.dailymail.co.uk)