A truck has bust into flames on State Highway 1 today in Canterbury.
The road is now closed between Orari Station Rd and State Highway 79.
Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) services rushed to the scene after receiving a call just before 1.30pm.
A Fenz spokesperson said crews from Geraldine and Rangitata were in attendance.
![A truck caught fire on SH1 between Orari Station Rd and SH79, the road is closed. Photo / Canterbury Highway and Weather Information](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Q4XR7WFJW5DN3GTWBCAVQ4W2FI.png?auth=b793a14d7d79186468acb17592551a45e0f14cd35e8e8b94c6d35c0866336637&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)