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It happened around 7 a.m. on the northbound side near milepost 251, in Rockingham County, Virginia State Police said.
The vehicle suffered a mechanical issue which caused the blaze. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured during the incident.
Both sides of the Interstate are closed for precaution. VDOT is on the scene and assisting with the roadway closure and detour.
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