Apr 05, 2024

Vehicle fire delays eastbound traffic on I-70 near Vera Road

Posted Apr 05, 2024 7:53 PM
Vehicle Fire near Vera Road, photo submitted by Cindy Campbell, Eagle Radio
Vehicle Fire near Vera Road, photo submitted by Cindy Campbell, Eagle Radio

by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post

WABAUNSEE COUNTY - A vehicle fire on Friday afternoon, slowed eastbound traffic through the area while emergency crews work to extinguish the fire.

Vehicle Fire on Interstate 70, photo submitted by Cindy Campbell, Eagle Radio
Vehicle Fire on Interstate 70, photo submitted by Cindy Campbell, Eagle Radio

The outside, eastbound lane will remain closed as emergency crews extinguish the fire and wait for a tow truck to remove the vehicle from the roadway.

According to KanDrive.gov, the eastbound right lane will remain closed until Monday morning.

More details will be posted as they become available