Vehicle fire causes 7-mile backup on I-81S in Roanoke County

A vehicle fire has caused a 7-mile backup on I-81 South in Roanoke (VDOT)

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – A vehicle fire has caused a 7-mile backup on I-81 South in Roanoke County, according to VDOT.

Authorities said the incident happened near mile marker 138.

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As of 12:30 p.m., the southbound right shoulder is closed.

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