Traffic at a standstill, onA14 Bologna-Taranto motorwaybecause of a heavy vehicle on fire in the included section between Molfetta and Bitonto.
The stretch of highway was closed to traffic in both directions to allow shutdown operations. Responding to the scene were i fire fighters of the provincial command of Bari with a team from Corato and thetanker from the capital. In support there were also firefighters from the Marche operational section who passed by the site of the fire while they were heading to the Brindisi area in view of the G7.
The flames engulfed a company vehicle Ecodaunia Of Cerignola. The driver, noticing the smoke coming out of the engine compartment, stopped the vehicle and stopped in the emergency lane.
Officers also attended the scene Police and the staff of the Bari 8th branch management of Autostrade per l’Italia.
The fire has been put out but the vehicle remains closed for removal motorway section. There are queues of over a kilometre.
Users heading towards Bari are advised to exit at Molfetta and follow the ordinary road system and then return to the motorway at Bitonto. Reverse route for users coming from Bari and heading towards Ancona.
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