A Semi is burning on Highway 5, July 5 2018. (IMAGE CREDIT: FACEBOOK)

A Semi is burning on Highway 5, July 5 2018. (IMAGE CREDIT: FACEBOOK)

Inferno on the Coquihalla

A semi truck has caught on fire, closing one lane of traffic on the Coquihalla.

  • Jul. 5, 2018 12:00 a.m.

One lane of traffic on the Coquihalla Highway has been closed while fire crews deal with a semi on fire.

The burning truck is one kilometre south of Exit 315, Helmer Road, according to DriveBC. A lane closure is in effect and people in a Facebook group dedicated to the route are continuing to post dramatic photos of the inferno while noting that traffic is moving along.

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