Driver Escaped Burning Tractor-Trailer at Plaza on I-95 in Maine

The driver escaped after a tractor-trailer was fully engulfed in flames Wednesday morning at the Kennebec Service Plaza on I-95.

Tractor-Trainer Cab was Fully Engulfed in Flames when Firefighters Arrived

Firefighters responded to the scene to find the sleeper cab burning and the fire spreading to the refrigerated trailer.

Driver was Sleeping and Awakened by Smoke

The truck driver was sleeping in the cab when the fire started and was awakened by the smoke. He was able to get out with injury.

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Tractor-Trailer was Hauiling Food

The tractor-trailer was hauling food.

Firefighters Were Not Injured

There were no reports of firefighters being injured.

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Cause of Fire Under Investigation

The cause of the fire is under investigation as crews processed the scene and removed the burned tractor-trailer.

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Plaza Closed to Remove Burned Tractor-Trailer

The plaza was closed for an hour and has since reopened.

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