WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — UPDATE: All lanes are now open.
Winston-Salem police said all westbound lanes of Interstate 40 are temporarily closed to all traffic Tuesday.
The Winston-Salem Fire Department said a semi-truck carrying livestock caught fire.
Police said the Winston-Salem fire crews are on the scene extinguishing the fire. All traffic is being diverted to Thomasville Road.
No injuries were reported, according to police.
Drivers are encouraged to find another route through the area.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700, Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800, or En Espanol at 336-728-3904.
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