PACIFIC, MO – A vehicle fire blocked two lanes on westbound I-44 and caused up to 10 minute delays on Wednesday evening.
According to 5 On Your Side News, the incident occurred right after the Viaduct Street exit (257) on westbound I-44 around 5:02 p.m.
Traffic was backed up between exit 257 and exit 253 for Missouri 100. The average speed on the highway was reported at 5 miles per hour.
It is unclear if anyone was injured in the vehicle fire.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a vehicle fire, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for safer vehicles and roads or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis car accident attorneys.
