A TRUCK transporting charcoal caught fire on the R102 towards Felixton this afternoon (Friday).
According to the truck driver, who wanted to remain anonymous, the load was travelling from Mzingazi to Tongaat.
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He suspects the fire was caused by the way the truck was loaded.
City of uMhlathuze Fire & Rescue, the traffic department, SAPS, as well as Mounties EMS, Security 4 U and Van Damme Security were on scene monitoring the situation and directing traffic.
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