Semi-truck wreck and fire blocking lanes on I-20 West at Exit 55

LEXINGTON CO., S.C. (WOLO) – Highway Patrol says a semi-truck fire is blocking lanes at I-20 West at Exit 55 this morning.

It happened before 6 a.m. at the SC-6 East exit.

Lexington County firefighters say a semi-truck was involved in a wreck and caught fire.

They also say no injuries were reported, the fire didn’t spread to the cargo in the trailer and a fuel leak was contained.

Authorities say to please avoid the area and take alternate routes as they work to clean up the scene.

Troopers say traffic is being diverted to the exit ramp at the 58 mile marker (US-1).