WASTA, S.D. – A semi-truck fire has closed Interstate 90 westbound at mile marker 97 near Wasta Tuesday morning, according to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, which described the incident as a “fiery crash.”
Fire crews from Box Elder, New Underwood, Quinn, Wall and Wasta are among the agencies responding to the scene.
Westbound travelers on I-90 are being re-routed off the interstate ahead of the fire as emergency personnel work the scene in the Rapid City region.
No additional details regarding injuries or the cause of the fire have been released at this time.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and check SD 511 at sd511.com or call 511 for the latest road conditions and detour information.
