A waste collection truck caught fire on Selmun Hill (It-Telgħa ta' Selmun) in Mellieħa this afternoon, leading to travel disruption and bus diversions through Manikata.

The road was reopened in both directions just after 4pm.

While the exact time the fire broke out remains unconfirmed, authorities had advised public transport passengers and motorists to plan ahead and expect delays.

There are currently no confirmed details regarding injuries, the cause of the fire, or the extent of the damage.