Semi-truck fire shuts down I-79 southbound, medical examiner called

WHITE HALL, W.Va (WDTV) - As of 8:45 p.m., the interstate remains shut down as crews continue to clean up the accident scene.

Officials said it is unclear when the interstate will reopen.

A major semi-truck fire has shut down both lanes southbound on I-79 in Marion County.

The fire was called in just before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, officials said. The semi-truck was the only vehicle involved.

Traffic on I-79 south is backed up for several miles due to both lanes being closed.

A medical examiner has been called to the scene, according to the Marion County 911 Center.

Details are extremely limited at this time. 5 News has a reporter on the scene working to get details.

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