Semi truck smokes and catches fire on I-90 westbound, Westlake OH


A white semi truck was smoking and caught fire while driving westbound on Interstate 90 near Columbia. The driver appeared unaware of the fire as emergency services responded. The vehicle later reached Westlake.
Audio|Source: WestCom Fire and West Suburbs Police - Digital MARCS
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Transcript:
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Do you head down to 90 Westbound? Check 90 West at Hilliard.
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Lakewood's reporting that a car is following a white semi that's smoking.
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They're trying to get a hold, or try to get the driver to stop so they can make them aware of it.
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Ten four in a row.
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There's a new west-like car available.
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I've got a report of a truck on fire.
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Apparently the driver is unaware.
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I have a caller reporting 90 Westbound they're passing Columbia.
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I already transferred them up to Avon, but in case anybody can get up there.
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I've 66.
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I'm 66. 66. Sounds like that semi already made it into Westlake.
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Location mentioned:
I-90, Westlake, OH
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