Semi-truck carrying onion rings catches fire on I-15

(KUTV) — A semi-truck was engulfed in flames on Interstate 15 southbound early Friday morning near 2100 South.

At 6:58 a.m., the tractor portion of the semi-truck caught fire. There is currently no information yet as to what initially caused the fire.

The driver pulled the semi-truck over to the side of the freeway as it belched flames and smoke into the air.

According to police, the semi-truck was hauling onion rings.

Emergency crews arrived on the scene and extinguished the flames.

All lanes were closed until 7:20 a.m., when two lanes were reopened.

There is currently no information on whether anyone was injured in the crash or fire.

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