Video shows tractor trailer engulfed in flames on I-77 in Charlotte

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The incident started near Exit 9 for I-277/John Belk Freeway just before 7:30 a.m. Medic said one person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. 34 firefighters got the blaze under control in 22 minutes. No damage was done to the overpass, NCDOT reported.

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Washington Examiner

Tractor-trailer catches fire in Charlotte, leaving one injured

A fire truck races to the scene of an accident. (iStock photo)Tractor-trailer catches fire in Charlotte, leaving one injured Rachel Schilke August 16, 10:17 AMAugust 16, 10:17 AM Video Embed The driver of a tractor-trailer was left injured after the trailer caught fire on I-77 in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday, according to authorities. First responders, including 34 firefighters, arrived at the scene …

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Wral News

Video shows tractor trailer engulfed in flames on I-77 in Charlotte

All lanes of Interstate 77 were closed Tuesday in Charlotte after a tractor-trailer carrying ground beef caught fire.

1 month ago·Raleigh, United States

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WXII

Traffic Alert: Massive fire on interstate; extensive delays for those traveling Tuesday

All lanes on Interstate 77 are shut down near Uptown Charlotte after a tractor-trailer fire Tuesday morning.

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WSOC-TV

All lanes open after tractor-trailer fire closed I-77 northbound near uptown Charlotte

Heavy smoke and flames could be seen billowing from the truck on the highway near Freedom Drive before 7:30 a.m.

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FOX 46 Charlotte

Driver cited in massive tractor-trailer fire on I-77 N near Uptown Charlotte

A tractor-trailer hauling beef and produce was fully engulfed in flames on northbound Interstate-77 near the John Belk Freeway in Uptown Charlotte Tuesday morning, according to the Charlotte Fire D…

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