Car fire closes major Sydney tunnels, sparking traffic chaos

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Thousands of commuters are stranded and others are being funnelled onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney's Eastern Distributor has been closed in both directions and the Sydney Harbour Tunnel is closed southbound after a car fire.

The car fire is approaching the Randwick exit at Woolloomooloo and southbound traffic on the Eastern Distributor is being diverted on to William Street.Sydney's Eastern Distributor has been closed in both directions and the Sydney Harbour Tunnel is closed southbound after a car fire. Additionally, the Sydney Harbour Tunnel is closed southbound, with traffic being diverted via the Sydney Harbour Bridge.Motorists already in the tunnel should exercise caution and follow directions of emergency services and traffic crews.

 

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