Photo: CTV

The Trans Canada Highway on Vancouver Island has been shut down by a flaming vehicle.

This photo shows what appears to be a smart car engulfed in flames on the Malahat, near the summit.

Eyewitness and social media reports indicate the blaze broke out at 1:20 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

Drive BC is reporting that highway will be shut down in both directions. The next estimated time of opening is 3 p.m.

-with files from CTV