Tractor Trailer Fire on Interstate 270 near Troy, Illinois
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: August 18, 2023
Fire extinguished, no injuries reported
A tractor trailer carrying alcohol caught fire in the early hours of Friday morning on Interstate 270 near Troy, Illinois. The incident was reported around 1:00 a.m., and emergency crews quickly responded to the scene.
Fortunately, firefighters were able to extinguish the flames successfully. The driver of the truck did not sustain any injuries during the incident. However, authorities have yet to determine what caused the fire.
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Tags: Truck, St. Louis, Traffic Alert, Troy, Interstate270, Tractor Trailer Fire, Troy I L, Fire Incident, Alcohol Fire
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- tractor trailer
- State:
- Illinois
- City:
- Troy
- Location:
- I-270 westbound in the Troy and Glen Carbon area
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-08-18
- Time of Incident:
- 1:00 a.m.
I-270 westbound in the Troy and Glen Carbon area
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