ISP: I-74 lane reopened following semi-truck on fire near Farmer City
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FARMER CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — ISP said they responded to a report of a truck tractor and trailer on fire eastbound along I-74 near Farmer City on Thursday afternoon.

All traffic was temporarily diverted off I-74 at Exit 159 while the fire was being extinguished. ISP said the left lane was reopened for traffic at 1:38 p.m.

ISP gave no further information at this time.

A viewer stopped for a few moments to take these photos off of I-74. Heavy smoke can be seen coming out of the semi-truck.

This is a developing story.

Courtesy: Will Sanders

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