WORTH COUNTY, Iowa - A semi carrying a load of meat burned Monday morning on Interstate-35.
The Iowa State Patrol said the fire appears to have started in the engine compartment, and the driver and passenger were able to make it out safe.
As of 8 a.m., authorities were still on scene dealing with hot spots from the fire. The semi is a total loss.
It happened near the Hanlontown exit on I-35 in the northbound lane and restricted traffic.

A semi carrying a load of meat burned morning on Interstate-35.
Posted: Jan 14, 2019 7:35 AM
Updated: Jan 14, 2019 10:41 AM
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