Interstate 80 westbound lanes near Seward, Nebraska reopened after a semi-truck trailer fire from wheel bearing failure; the driver disconnected the trailer safely.

Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near Seward, Nebraska, reopened after a semi-truck trailer fire at mile marker 377; the driver safely disconnected the burning trailer. The fire originated from a wheel bearing failure and caused traffic disruption; no damage was done to the semitruck, but the back trailer was a total loss. Traffic cameras captured flames and black smoke during the incident, which occurred on Sunday.

May 19, 2024
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