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Crews close lane of Interstate 70 West because of semi fire in Columbia

By Matt Ragsdale

November 16, 2020 9:01 AM

Published November 16, 2020 8:09 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Crews closed a lane of Interstate 70 West because of a Monday morning semi-truck fire in Columbia.

INCIDENT ALERT: Vehicle fire on I-70 near the 128 mm (63 connector). One lane on westbound I-70 is open. Use caution in the area. @MoDOT_Central @ColumbiaPD @MSHPTrooperF pic.twitter.com/mzJu5TZy6z
— Columbia_Fire (@Columbia_Fire) November 16, 2020

The MoDOT Traveler Information Map said the interstate was closed after 8 a.m. and that delays could last an hour.

Boone County Joint Communications said the vehicle fire near the I-70 and Highway 63 connector was creating a traffic hazard.

BCJC: Vehicle fire at I70 Westbound just before the 63 Connector creating a traffic hazard. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) November 16, 2020

The MoDOT map showed a large amount of smoke coming off of the semi. It also showed a large back-up on the interstate.

It's unclear if anyone is hurt from the incident.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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