Goulburn Valley Hwy closed in both directions for over half an hour

Firefighters on scene said the truck was heading north when a fault in the brake line caused the trailer to catch fire.

The driver, who was not injured in the incident, was able to detach the trailer from his truck.

The trailer was completely destroyed, but the cabin of the truck was undamaged.

Southbound traffic on the highway was stopped for over 30 minutes, while northbound traffic was being diverted down Katamatite-Shepparton Main Rd.

The fire was out by 10.40am, and the highway was back open in both directions by 10.50am under further traffic control.