Vehicle fire blocks three lanes of southbound I-170 before I-70 exits

ST. LOUIS, MO – A vehicle fire blocked three lanes on southbound I-170 right before the I-70 exits (7A & 7B) on Friday afternoon.

The fire and potential accident occurred around 12:40 p.m., according to 5 On Your Side’s traffic map.

Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. No injuries have been reported yet.

This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a car fire, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for safer roads and vehicles or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis car accident attorneys.