The Tasman Highway at Buckland has been closed in both directions after an electric vehicle caught fire.
Police and other emergency services are at the scene.
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East coast motorists heading towards Hobart are being diverted via Wielangta Road.
“Motorists are asked to avoid the area or delay their travel as the highway is expected to remain closed for an extended period of time,” police said.
The Tasmania Fire Service has issued a smoke alert for the surrounding area.
