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Vehicle fire shuts down parts of JR Allen Pkwy. in Columbus
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Key takeaways
- Vehicle fire fully engulfed brown sedan on JR Allen Parkway eastbound near Moon Road exit Tuesday afternoon.
- Eastbound traffic backed up to Veterans Parkway overpass; drivers advised to use caution and expect delays.
Columbus firefighters are on the scene of a vehicle fire at this hour.
The fire was reported in the eastbound lanes of JR Allen Parkway near the Moon Road exit around 1:26 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The vehicle, which appeared to be a brown sedan, was fully engulfed.
According to Georgia Department of Transportation cameras, eastbound traffic is backed up to Veterans Parkway overpass.
Drivers are asked to use caution and expect delays if traveling in the area.
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