Arabic version: اشتعال شاحنتين بعد حادث في ميكرينغ

According to ABC News, two trucks caught fire following a crash in Meckering, in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, prompting a large emergency response.

The crash, involving a refrigerated truck and a truck towing a container trailer, was reported at about 6.45am at the intersection of Great Eastern Highway and Quellington Road. Meckering is about 130 kilometres from Perth.

A Department of Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson said both vehicles were engulfed in flames when crews arrived at about 7am. The blaze is understood to have since been extinguished.

Nine volunteer and career firefighting crews, four ambulance crews and an emergency helicopter were dispatched. The helicopter has since been stood down, while fire crews remain at the scene. It is not known how many people were involved.

Great Eastern Highway remains closed near Quellington Road, and drivers have been advised to use an alternate route. Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.