Tractor trailer catches fire on I-295 in Henrico
A driver is OK after a tractor trailer caught fire on I-295 in Henrico late Wednesday night.
Published: Dec. 29, 2022 at 4:53 AM EST|Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 10:02 AM EST
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - A driver is OK after a tractor trailer caught fire on I-295 in Henrico late Wednesday night.
Crews were called to the southbound lanes of I-295 near New Market Road just after 11:30 p.m.
Several lanes of I-295 were shut down for hours as crews worked to put out the fire and clean up the mess left behind.
The incident was cleared just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Officials say the fire was caused by a mechanical failure.
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