Chaos as truck spills metal onto highway
A truck has spilt metal debris onto the road, causing multiple cars to burst tyres. Google Maps Credit: Supplied
Dozens of cars have been left with punctured tyres after a truck carrying metal spilt onto the M1, with drivers being urged to avoid the area.
Emergency services and two trucks are on the scene at the Pacific Motorway between Pacific Highway and Morgans Rd near Gosford, after a truck holding a load of metal spilt onto the road about 5am on Friday. A truck has spilt metal debris onto the road, causing multiple cars to burst tyres. Google Maps Credit: Supplied
A NSW Police spokesman told NewsWire approximately 50 cars had been impacted by the spill, leaving them with punctured tyres and pieces of metal scattered the road.
The M1 motorway has been closed in a southbound direction, and Transport NSW urges all commuters to seek an alternative route.
'B-doubles should park up until the motorway reopens,' a statement read.
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