The truck fire caused a temporary slowdown in traffic on the Safut ascent towards Sweileh on Wednesday morning.

The Traffic Department stated that firefighting teams managed to control the fire, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the vehicle.

The department added that their crews were present at the scene, working to gradually restore normal traffic flow.

The Traffic Department confirmed that no injuries resulted from the incident, with only material damage reported.

They urged citizens to inspect their vehicles and ensure they are road-ready, especially given the high temperatures.