A commuter traffic jam has been cleared in the Sydney Harbour Tunnel after a car caught fire and backed up traffic for several kilometres this morning.The tunnel was reopened in both directions at 10:30am after being shut for more than an hourThe car burst into flames in the northbound lane of the tunnel at about 9:00am, triggering sprinklers.Emergency services said the driver managed to escape the car without any injuries, and no-one else was hurt.
The tunnel was reopened in both directions just after 10:30am, but emergency services urged drivers to find other routes to cross Sydney Harbour. Drivers took to social media to share vision of the flames, as onlookers got out of their cars to see the smoking vehicle. Manly Sea Eagles footballer Martin Taupau was close to the action, posting a video showing vehicles jammed in the tunnel.Police said they believed the fire was sparked by a malfunction with the car. Officers are continuing to investigate.
Glad I don't live there any more. One car breaks down and the whole city shuts down.
I can empathise. This happened to me on the commute today.
nswpolice called the all clear on this 2 hours ago geez you guys are behind!
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