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Friday, March 13, 2026 11:05AM

Tractor-trailer hauling fruits and vegetables catches fire on Pennsylvania Turnpike

TREDYFFRIN TWP., Pa. (WPVI) — A tractor-trailer hauling fruits and vegetables caught fire on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Friday morning.

It happened around 4:48 a.m. in the westbound lanes near the Valley Forge Service Plaza in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County.

Video from Chopper 6 showed crews working to clean up the debris.

Only one lane of traffic was getting by the scene.

For the latest conditions on area highways, check 6abc.com/Traffic.

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