A dramatic scene unfolded on Highway 11 southbound Friday night when a vehicle caught fire (Photo courtesy of Paul Calleja)
A dramatic scene unfolded on Highway 11 southbound Friday night when a vehicle caught fire (Photo courtesy of Paul Calleja)

Vehicle fire closes southbound lanes of Highway 11

With files from Tamara de la Vega

Southbound lanes on Highway 11 were closed yesterday evening while fire crews extinguished a car engulfed in flames.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Friday, February 17. According to Huntsville OPP Staff Sergeant John Graham, it is suspected that the fire occurred as a result of an electrical malfunction. The highway was closed for approximately 35 minutes while emergency crews cleared the scene.

There were no reported injuries.

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