Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Traffic Backups on Interstate 81 in Abingdon, Virginia
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: August 28, 2023
Traffic backups, closure of all northbound lanes
A tractor-trailer fire has caused significant traffic delays on Sunday afternoon along Interstate 81 northbound in Washington County, Virginia. The incident occurred near mile marker 16.5 on the right shoulder of the northbound lanes.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) 511 web map, as of 5 p.m., all northbound lanes have been closed due to the fire. As a result, backups are extending for at least 1.5 miles.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and it is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities resulting from the incident. Authorities are working diligently to extinguish the flames and clear up the area as quickly as possible.
Motorists traveling through this section of Interstate 81 should be prepared for extended delays and consider alternative routes if available. It is advised to stay updated with real-time traffic information provided by VDOT's website or other reliable sources before embarking on their journey.
Further details regarding when normal traffic flow will resume have not yet been released by authorities. Commuters are urged to exercise caution while driving through this area and follow instructions given
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Tags: Fatality, Truck, Virginia, Tri-Cities, Fire, Traffic, Tractortrailer, Abingdon, Washington County, Interstate81
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- tractor-trailer
- State:
- Virginia
- City:
- Abingdon
- Location:
- Interstate 81, near mile marker 16.5, Washington County, Virginia
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-08-27
- Time of Incident:
- Sunday afternoon
Interstate 81, near mile marker 16.5, Washington County, Virginia
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