A DRIVER has escaped safely after their car burned on the side of the M1 Motorway.
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Firefighters were called to Somersby about 8.30am on Monday after numerous calls to Triple Zero.
They arrived to find the car well alight in the southbound breakdown lane, forcing them to close a lane of traffic as plumes of smoke billowed over passing cars.
No injuries were reported, firefighters said.
Firefighters said the road had reopened but expected some effects on traffic to linger as conditions returned to normal.
Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
