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    PHOTOS: Vehicle overturns, catches fire on I-66 West in Fairfax County

    By Odyssey Fields,

    2024-08-23

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    FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. ( DC News Now ) — Traffic was backed on I-66 West after a vehicle went up in flames in Fairfax County on Friday morning.

    According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the vehicle caught fire on the interstate around mile marker 64.8 near Idylwood Park.

    Officials: Child accused of setting Clarksburg apartment building on fire, 43 people displaced

    On Friday morning, traffic was at a standstill as multiple first responders worked to contain the blaze.

    Pictures from the scene, show the vehicle overturned and engulfed in flames. Smoke could also be seen billowing from the area.

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    A vehicle overturned on its side and on fire on I-66 West in Fairfax County on Aug. 23. (Photo Courtesy: Jeff Foster)

    As of 9:07 a.m., VDOT said traffic was backed up for nearly two miles and all westbound lanes were closed.

    Drivers can expect major delays in this area and are encouraged to find alternative routes.

    At this time, it is unclear if anyone was hurt.

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    Kimberly Walbridge
    08-25
    I hope the person or persons in that car got out without injuries 😭💔🙏💖
    Hutam1
    08-24
    Oh, I think the answer to the question of whether someone was hurt is pretty self-evident.
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