Truck fire closes section of Interstate 20

Published 6:57 pm Wednesday, June 16, 2021

An 18-wheeler fire on Interstate 20 between Edwards and Bolton has closed both eastbound lanes of the interstate, according to information from a source familiar with the incident.

This is a developing story. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

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John Surratt is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in general studies. He has worked as an editor, reporter and photographer for newspapers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. He has been a member of The Vicksburg Post staff since 2011 and covers city government. He and his wife attend St. Paul Catholic Church and he is a member of the Port City Kiwanis Club.