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Amazon truck fire damages packages, blocks Interstate 64 lanes in Virginia

SCENE VIDEO: Amazon truck fire damages packages, blocks Interstate 64 lanes in Virginia
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. - An Amazon tractor-trailer fire is blocking the right and center lanes of I-64 East at mile marker 192.5 in Henrico, according to Virginia State Police.

The truck driver noticed the fire around 1 a.m. and was able to disconnect the truck to prevent the fire from spreading, VSP said.

Amazon truck fire blocks lanes on I-64 in Virginia

The cause of the fire has not been determined, but VSP said brakes can easily lock and catch fire.

No injuries have been reported as of 6:30 a.m.

Police said a dumpster was delivered to remove all of the burned packages. The lane closure is expected to continue Friday morning.

Amazon truck fire

No injuries have been reported.

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