A waste collection truck has caught fire on It-Telgħa ta’ Selmun in Mellieħa this afternoon, prompting diversions for public transport.The Civil Protection Department confirmed to Lovin Malta that the vehicle involved was a waste collection truck.An alert issued to commuters said buses were being diverted through Manikata because of the vehicle fire on Selmun Hill.Passengers were advised to plan their journeys accordingly while the diversions remained in place.The incident happened recently, although the exact time the fire broke out has not yet been confirmed.There is currently no confirmed information about injuries, the extent of the damage or what caused the fire.Motorists and bus passengers travelling through the area are advised to allow for possible disruption.•