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Vehicle fire causes traffic delays near Big Springs

A vehicle fire in the Panhandle caused traffic disruptions on Interstate 80 Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, August 24th 2022, 4:47 PM CDT

By News Channel Nebraska

Photo courtesy Nebraska 511

BIG SPRINGS, Neb. -- A vehicle fire in the Panhandle caused traffic disruptions on Interstate 80 Wednesday afternoon.

The fire happened at mile marker 101 near Big Springs at approximately 2:30 p.m. MT. Approximately an hour later, the right lane of eastbound traffic remained closed.

No details have been provided regarding the cause of the fire or any potential injuries.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned to News Channel Nebraska for updates.

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