A semi-truck fire shut down the northbound lanes of Highway 51 in Obion County on Friday morning, Oct. 30.
Road closure
WBBJ-TV reported, citing the Troy Fire Department's Facebook page, that Highway 51 North was closed starting at Highway 21 East. One southbound lane remained open. Drivers were advised to find alternate routes and expect delays.
Agencies on scene
Multiple agencies helped at the scene: the Troy and Rives fire departments, Obion County Emergency Management Agency, Troy Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Obion County Sheriff's Office.
The report did not say what caused the fire, whether anyone was hurt, or when the highway reopened. Drivers can check TDOT's SmartWay traffic information for current conditions on the route.
Sources: WBBJ-TV, Troy Fire Department