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Vehicle catches fire on I-40 near Benson

A vehicle caught fire on Interstate 40 near Benson and tied up traffic early Sunday afternoon.

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I-40 West vehicle fire
BENSON, N.C. — A vehicle caught fire on Interstate 40 near Benson and tied up traffic early Sunday afternoon.

Emergency dispatchers said the vehicle caught on fire on I-40 West at mile marker 320. The fire came close to the woodline but didn't catch the woods on fire.

The vehicle was not involved in a wreck, and no one was injured.

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