Car hauler catches fire on Pennsylvania Turnpike

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. — A car hauler caught fire on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Sunday morning.

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According to PennDOT, the vehicle fire was affecting traffic between Exit 67 and Exit 57 on the shoulder right lane.

A viewer video shows the blaze erupting from the middle of the carrier.

Our crew at the scene said five of the eight total cars were completely destroyed.

There’s no word on whether anyone was injured.

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