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Truck fire brings traffic to a stop west of Palmyra
Posted: 05.23.2012 at 4:39 PM
Updated: 05.23.2012 at 5:20 PM
KHQA Newsdesk
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Traffic backed up 2 miles west of "The Rocket" truck stop   / Photo courtesy of Kaitlin Breann Blake on Facebook
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PALMYRA, MO. -- On Missouri Hwy. 36, approximately 2 miles west of "The Rocket" truck stop, crews have put out a semi truck fire after two semi trucks were involved in a crash.

There were no hazardous materials involved other than the truck's own diesel fuel.

No injuries have been reported.

KHQA's Chrissy Mueller is near the scene of the fire and will bring you more details as soon as they are released.

Traffic is starting to move again in the westbound lanes. Use caution and try to avoid the area if possible.

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