HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- A tractor-trailer fire near the Varina-Enon Bridge has impacted the Monday morning commute in Central Virginia.
"At approximately 8:15 a.m. Virginia State Police responded to northbound Interstate 295 on the Varina-Enon Bridge for a tractor-trailer that caught fire. After initial investigation, it was found that the truck struck the bridge on the right hand side before catching fire. It was hauling paper products," a Virginia State Police spokesperson wrote in an email. " The driver was not injured and charges remain pending. This crash remains under investigation."
Northbound lanes remain closed in the area for cleanup, according to Virginia State Police.
"Motorists traveling southbound should continue on Route 5 eastbound towards Route 156 southbound, cross the Benjamin Harrison Bridge to Route 10 westbound, and travel back onto I-295 southbound. Motorists should follow the posted detour signs," police said.
Henrico Police posted on social media that the lanes would likely be closed "for several hours."
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