E40 in Nevele towards Ghent completely blocked by burning truck

A truck fire has completely blocked the E40 highway in Nevele towards Ghent, requiring all traffic to exit and follow a detour. The incident occurred around 3:20 AM, and the traffic disruption is expected to last for several hours. Drivers are advised to exit the highway at Aalter or Nevele to avoid delays. Some motorists have reportedly attempted to drive against traffic to reach exits.