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KTSM News – WATCH: Semi catches fire, causes major backup on I-10 East at Thorn

Posted on January 12, 2024

UPDATE: The right lane is closed at I-10 East at Thorn after a semitruck caught fire. TxDOT is reporting major backup with clearing time until further notice.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A semitruck caught on fire and caused major back up on I-10 East at Thorn at about 12:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, according to TxDOT.

TxDOT says the right shoulder is currently closed and clearing time is until further notice.

It’s unknown if there were any injuries as a result of the fire.

No further information has been released.

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