GEORGE TOWN: A car caught fire on the Penang Bridge during rush hour this morning, triggering a major traffic jam and causing delays for commuters.

The incident occurred on the island-bound side of the bridge, with traffic being brought to a halt in both directions as authorities worked to extinguish the blaze.

According to a post on the Plus Trafik X account at 7.18am, a car was on fire at the Km6.8 mark of the bridge, heading towards the island. The fire department received a call about the fire at 7.04am.

"When we arrived at the scene, a Perodua Myvi was on fire, with damages estimated at 90 per cent. No casualties were reported," said Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis.

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He added that firefighters managed to put out the fire by 7.38am.

Videos and photos of the incident were widely shared on social media.