Vehicle fire blocks right lanes on I-75 in Montgomery Co.
Several officers and firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 75 early Thursday.
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Firefighters from the Miami Valley Fire District were dispatched at 2:26 a.m. to reports of a vehicle fire on I-75 SB at Miamisburg Centerville Road, according to a Montgomery County Regional Dispatch sergeant.
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ODOT cameras show that the officers and medics have blocked the right lanes of I-75 SB.
Vehicles are using the left shoulder to get around officers and firefighters.
Initial scanner traffic indicated a vehicle was fully involved.
We will update this developing story.
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