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I-20 westbound lanes near Kilgore shut down after semi-truck catches fire

By Nayeli Carrillo,

13 days ago

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UPDATE: Officials said one westbound lane is open as of 8:50 p.m.

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Courtesy of Smith County ESD2

SMITH COUNTY, Texas ( KETK ) – Smith County Emergency Services District 2 said I-20 westbound lanes near mile marker 575 are shut down after an 18-wheeler caught on fire on Thursday evening.

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Officials said at around 7:30 p.m., the semi-truck’s cab was on fire and began spreading to the trailer.

The 18-wheeler is reportedly off the road, between Highway 271 and Highway 135. No injuries have been confirmed at this time.

This is a developing story, we will update it as soon as more details are released.

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