M7 motorway delays in Sydney as truck bursts into flames
By KYLIE STEVENS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA[1]
Published: 23:24, 2 July 2025 | Updated: 00:30, 3 July 2025
A truck on fire has shut down one of Sydney[2]'s busiest motorways.
The M7 remains closed southbound at Cecil Hills in the city's south-west, more than three hours after the fiery scenes unfolded just after 5am.
Footage from a passing motorist showed firefighters battling the massive inferno burning out of control as thick smoke billowed into the sky.
The truck driver managed to escape the vehicle unharmed.
It's understood the truck was carrying a load of carpets.
The gutted remains of the truck are still at the scene.
Diversions remain in place via Elizabeth Drive and Cowpasture Road.
The truck burst into flames on the M7 shortly after 5am on Thursday
The gutted remains of the truck are still at the scene
Motorists should consider using The Horsley Drive and Cowpasture Road, or Elizabeth Drive and Cowpasture Road to rejoin the M7 at Hinchinbrook.
Allow extra travel time, as traffic is heavy in both directions.
Traffic delays extend past Hoxton Park Road.
The truck fire has sparked major traffic delays in Sydney's south-west
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