The eastbound lanes of Highway 1 near Deacon’s Corner were closed Tuesday morning.
Manitoba RCMP said a semi-trailer caught fire at about 5:10 this morning, after a tire on the trailer began to burn. The semi driver was able to separate the trailer from the truck.
Emergency services personnel were not letting anyone through.
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It’s unknown when the highway will re-open. No one was hurt..