THERE were many heroes in yesterday’s horrific truck fire with two women and a man dubbed the M1 “water angels” for handing out cold water to stranded motorists.

Dozens of Gold Coasters have taken to social media to thanks the kind souls for making the long, hot wait at the crash scene a little more bearable.

media_camera Wendy McCreadie was one of the M1 heroes dubbed the "water angels" for handing out cold water to stuck motorists. Photo: Supplied. media_camera Channel 9 screengrab of a truck driver being rescued by a group of heroes at Nerang on the M1.

The good samaritans have been revealed as Wendy McCreadie, Tess Cameron and a man only known as Jye.

Ms McCreadie told the Bulletin she was happy to help and the only thanks she needed was seeing the relieved faces of the motorists.

Coast mum Tina Donaldson took to Facebook to express her gratitude posting, “This kind lady filled up her car with slabs of bottled water and gave them out to the motorists stuck at Nerang while firefighters cleared the burning truck off the road. I had both babies in the car with me for two hours in 35C heat, I am soo thankful for your generosity and kindness.”

It is believed Ms Cameron got Coles Nerang to donate the slabs of water and got her son to help hand them out, while Ms McCreadie bought water to distribute.

More information to come.

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