MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A tractor-trailer became engulfed in flames on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Tuesday afternoon.

The Turnpike says the fire was located on I-76 West mile 234.5 between Gettysburg Pike Exit #236 and Carlisle Exit #226 near the Harrisburg Auto Auction complex.

The westbound side of the highway has reopened between Gettysburg Pike Exit #236 and Carlisle Exit #226 after being closed for an extended period of time, however, the right lane remains closed past the scene at mile 234.5.

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Video from the Turnpike shows smoke billowing over the West Shore and viewer photos showed the entire truck engulfed in fire.

Reports of the fire began shortly before 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

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