Truck fire shuts down southbound lanes of US 93 near Congress

Authorities report that a truck fire has led to the closure of several lanes on an important road close to Congress.

The Arizona Department of Transportation said in a news release that a truck fire closed the southbound lanes of US 93 on Tuesday afternoon. The closure is at milepost 169, near Congress.

The authorities haven't provided an expected timeframe for when the southbound lanes will reopen.

In a video sent to 12News by a viewer, the fire appears to have burned the entirety of the truck.

This narrative will be expanded upon as further details emerge. Keep up with 12News for updates.

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