Pa. Turnpike reopened after tractor-trailer fire

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CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) -

The eastbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike have reopened after being closed for over eight hours because of a tractor-trailer fire Wednesday morning.

The road was closed eastbound between Carlisle and Breezewood. The accident took place around 2:20 a.m. The fire was at mile marker 207, just past the Blue Mountain Service Plaza.

Police said the rig was carrying used tires.

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