UPDATE: Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire, All Lanes of I-77 Back Open
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Updated: 5:46 PM May 1, 2010
UPDATE: Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire, All Lanes of I-77 Back Open
A tractor-trailer caught fire on Interstate 77 Friday night, causing some serious traffic headaches for drivers.
Posted: 9:29 PM Apr 30, 2010
Reporter: Allison Herman
Email Address: allison.herman@wsaz.com
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UPDATE @ 1:00 p.m.
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Jackson County dispatchers say all lanes of I-77 southbound are now back open.

Emergency crews had the mess cleared up by about 3:00 a.m. Saturday.

UPDATE @ 10:50 p.m.
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Jackson County dispatchers say one lane of I-77 southbound is now back open.

Traffic is moving after being stopped for nearly 4 hours, however it is still moving slowly.



ORIGINAL STORY
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A tractor-trailer caught fire on Interstate 77 Friday night, causing some serious traffic headaches for drivers.

Dispatchers in Jackson County, W.Va., say a tractor-trailer carrying nitrogen caught on fire around 7 p.m., and emergency crews had to shut down the southbound lanes of I-77 near the 154-mile marker. That's near the Medina exit.

No injuries were reported. However, dispatchers say traffic is backed up for miles.

Emergency crews are still on the scene. Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the latest information.

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