M8 tunnel fire: Van catches alight sparking commuter chaos for Sydney drivers

A van fire has caused peak hour commuter chaos in a major Sydney tunnel, with motorists being urged to avoid the area.

Sydney’s M4 and M8 motorways and the Rozelle Interchange remain closed westbound on Thursday morning in St Peters due to a fire in the M8 tunnel. 

The blaze erupted in the westbound lane tunnel near Tempe. 

Motorway crew, emergency services, transport for NSW and a tow truck are attending the scene, according to Live Traffic Sydney. 

Motorists are being advised to avoid Sydney’s M4 and M8 motorways near St Peters (pictured)

A van fire in the M8 tunnel caused commuter chaos in Sydney on Thursday (stock image)

A van fire in the M8 tunnel caused commuter chaos in Sydney on Thursday (stock image)

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area, use an alternative route and allow extra travel time.

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