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Semi truck fire stops morning traffic on I- 26
Posted: 01.05.2011 at 8:24 AM
Updated: 01.05.2011 at 11:30 AM
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COLUMBIA (WACH) -- Traffic came to a halt during the a.m. commute Wednesday as a tractor trailer burst into flames.

The explosion happened on I-26 around exit 115 in the westbound lane.

Crews have cleaned up the scene and opened the Interstate to traffic, but are still investigating what caused the fire.

WACH Fox News will bring you any updates as soon as they become available.

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