ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE 9:03 a.m.
According to Montgomery County Fire and EMS at 6:00am, Elliston Volunteer Fire Department, Shawsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, and Medic 131 were dispatched to the Interstate 81 South at the 129 mile marker for a Tractor Trailer fire.
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Upon arrival, emergency responders said the tractor trailer was fully engulfed in Flames.
Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department was requested for additional manpower and a tanker.
Engine 22s crew with help from Roanoke County Wagon 9 and Medic 92 were able to bring the fire under control and able to prevent it from spreading to the trailer. No injuries were reported.
UPDATE 8:34 a.m.
Virginia Department of Transportation reports of a vehicle fire on the southbound lanes of Interstate I-81 at mile marker 129.9 in Montgomery County.
Drivers can expect delays due to a vehicle fire.
The south right lane and right shoulder are closed
In addition, near mile marker 131.3 southbound in Roanoke County near Salem Saturday morning VDOT said at mile marker 131.5 in Roanoke County, Drivers can expect delays due to a tractor trailer crash.
The north left shoulder and left lane are closed. All south lanes are closed. Traffic backups are approximately 4.0 miles.
Traffic is being diverted off the interstate at the 132 Exit.