18-wheeler catches on fire on US 280 near CR-567 in Smiths Station
An 18-wheeler has caught on fire on US Highway 280/431 at County Road 567 in Smiths Station early Saturday evening.
At least two engines and a truck with Smiths Station Fire and Rescue and units with Lee County Sheriff’s Office have been dispatched to the scene and have blocked off all eastbound lanes.
It is unknown if anyone was injured.
UPDATE: One lane has been opened, another closed.
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