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Chesterfield County: Tractor trailer catches fire, causes traffic snarls on I-95

Crystal Graham
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If you are planning to travel on Interstate 95 in Chesterfield County today, you may face some delays after a vehicle fire this morning.

A tractor trailer carrying lime overturned and caught fire underneath the Coxendale Road overpass at the 62 mile marker, according to Virginia State Police.

The accident occurred at 6:46 a.m. when the tanker went of the right side of the interstate behind a jersey wall.

The driver of the tanker trailer, Charles Elliot, 38, of Maryland, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Elliot faces charges of reckless driving.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. 

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