Truck fire closes multiple lanes on I-20 in Newton County
NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. - Several lanes along a major interstate in Newton County were shut down Thursday afternoon due to a vehicle fire.
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, emergency personnel responded to the westbound lanes of I-20 at SR 12/US 278.
Officials told FOX 5 a truck traveling on the highway caught fire. The vehicle was believed to have food onboard and traveling to Alabama. The fire resulted in the closure of all lanes.
Around 1:30 p.m., one lane reopened.
Drivers are being asked to use alternative routes and avoid the area.
No word on when the scene will be cleared.
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