Semi Fire Causes Muskogee Turnpike Lane Closure

Both northbound lanes of the Muskogee Turnpike were shut down at mile marker 14 due to a semi fire on Saturday night.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said a semi hauling vehicles caught fire before 10 p.m. A towing company and Sooner Emergency Services, a hazardous materials clean-up company, were called to the scene.

The highway was reopened shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. 

No word on any injuries.