Vehicle fire erupts on I-170

ST. LOUIS, MO – Officials east of St. Louis were forced to shut down at least one lane along I-170 following a reported vehicle fire Tuesday afternoon.

According to the official Twitter page of the Missouri Department of Transportation, officials responded to the fire within the northbound lanes of I-170 near the exit to Forest Park Parkway at about 3:15 p.m.

Details regarding the cause of the fire or if any injuries were sustained as a result have not yet been made public. We will provide any pertinent information regarding this incident as it is made available.

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 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 a change to the dangerous roadway 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.