A container was slightly damaged this morning when the four rear wheels on one side of a trailer caught fire.

The incident happened on the Regional Road near Kappara at about 11.35 a.m., probably as the brakes were applied.

People on the scene said that the rear tyres had 'exploded' with a loud bang.

Fire fighters are on the scene. Part of the road was closed and a long traffic jam has formed.

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