Ohio 63 in Monroe shuts down after semi catches fire

Ohio 63 westbound in Monroe is down to one lane with traffic moving slowly due to a semi that caught fire this morning, according to dispatchers.

The incident occurred about 11:20 a.m. and for a while both lanes of Ohio 63 between Main Street and Britton Lane were shut down.

The driver of the truck was not injured and was out of the truck when emergency units arrived.

Police are at the scene awaiting a large wrecker to tow the semi, which was empty, away from the scene.

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