Semi-truck fire shuts down northbound US-23

A vehicle fire on US-23 shutdown the greater Detroit highway Friday morning.

The incident happened in Monroe County at Tecumseh Street in the northbound lanes, shutting down the entire freeway.

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Vehicle fire shuts down US-23

Video from a driver caught in traffic on US-23 showed smoke billowing out from a vehicle fire.

The blaze, which could be seen from vehicles caught in the traffic jam, showed smoke billowing out from a vehicle. 

There was no estimated time the highway would reopen.