Crime & Safety

Semi Fire Shuts Down Northbound I-95 In Harford County

A semi caught on fire Sunday night, shutting down all northbound lanes of I-95 near exit 77 in Harford County, officials said.

According to the Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, the truck caught on fire just past exit 77. Drivers had to use Route 40, Route 7 or Route 1 to detour around the closure.
According to the Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, the truck caught on fire just past exit 77. Drivers had to use Route 40, Route 7 or Route 1 to detour around the closure. (Photo courtesy of Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company)

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A semi caught on fire Sunday night, shutting down all northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Harford County.

According to the Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, the truck caught on fire just past exit 77. Drivers had to use Route 40, Route 7 or Route 1 to detour around the closure.

The fire company stated on social media that the driver was okay.

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