Vehicle fire blocks right lane of southbound I-170

ST. LOUIS, MO – A vehicle fire blocked the right lane on southbound I-170 just south of I-70 on Wednesday night.

According to KSDK, the incident happened around 5:52 p.m. They expect it to be cleared by 6:50 p.m.

It is unclear how the fire started or if anyone was injured in the crash.

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