Five brand new luxury cars burn in car carrier fire on N1 near Musina
Early this morning on the N1 near Musina, a car carrier transporting a consignment of brand new luxury vehicles was engulfed in flames, resulting in the total loss of five high-end cars. According to SA Trucker, a respected local transport news outlet, the fire broke out unexpectedly, rapidly consuming the vehicles and causing extensive damage.
Eyewitnesses reported that as the fire roared, thick black smoke billowed along the busy highway, forcing motorists to slow down and take alternate routes. Emergency services arrived swiftly at the scene, battling the inferno for several hours before it was finally brought under control. Despite the valiant efforts of the firefighters, the intensity of the blaze meant that all five luxury cars were completely destroyed.
Preliminary investigations suggest that a mechanical fault or an electrical short-circuit in one of the vehicles may have triggered the fire. Local authorities have cordoned off the area near the incident for further examination, ensuring that the investigation proceeds without hindrance while prioritizing public safety.
