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I-85 North reopens in Granville County after tractor trailer fire

The incident cleared around 6 p.m. Thursday, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

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By
Leslie Moreno
, WRAL reporter

All lanes of traffic on Interstate 85 North near Bryan Hills Road repoened Thursday evening after a tractor trailer fire closed several lanes of traffic.

The incident cleared around 6 p.m. Thursday, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Footage that drivers sent to WRAL News showed the tractor trailer on fire.

Authorities told WRAL News one person was taken to the UNC Burn Center.

The truck appeared to be carrying rubbing alcohol.

WRAL News is working to get more information.

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