A truck driver has miraculously walked away from his burning vehicle after a crash on the M1 Pacific Motorway near Maclean in northern New South Wales. The incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. on Friday, when the B-double truck crashed into a barrier and rolled down an embankment on the median strip, catching fire.
The crash forced the closure of the highway, causing significant delays for several hours. Cars were diverted through the Maclean township, but heavy vehicles were not permitted to use the detour.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The Rural Fire Service confirmed that the truck was carrying car parts and building supplies, but nothing flammable.
Despite the intensity of the fire, the driver was able to escape without injury. The incident has sparked a major investigation into the cause of the crash.
