Idaho

Semi truck fire near Jerome

By News Team

June 13, 2022 11:21 AM

Published June 13, 2022 12:14 PM

JEROME, Idaho (KIFI) - On Sunday at 1:05 p.m., Idaho State Police responded to an incident on I-84 at milepost 167, near Jerome.

A 57-year-old man from North Ogden, Utah, was driving a 2019 Peterbuilt semi truck towing a 2021 Dutchman toy hauler trailer, westbound on I-84 at milepost 167, near Jerome. The truck and trailer caught on fire. The driver was able to stop and get out of the vehicle to safety.

Currently right lane is blocked and there is congestion in the area. Crews will be in the area cleaning the scene for an extended amount of time.

The incident is under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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