Update: All lanes of southbound I-5 past Grapevine Road are now open, according to a social media post from Caltrans.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A truck and trailer caught on fire on southbound Interstate 5 in the Fort Tejon area blocking traffic and causing delays.
According to the CHP’s Traffic Incident Information Page, at around 3:51 p.m. a semi trailer carrying either beer it burst into flames.
CHP said the truck and trailer were burned and is causing major delays. Two lanes were opened at around 4:48 p.m., according to CHP.
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