October 23rd, 2016 by WCBC Radio

UPDATED 8 PM:  The left lane of Interstate 68 at the site of the incident has been reopened to traffic.

INITIAL REPORT:  Allegany County 911 has dispatched police, fire and EMS units to the eastbound lanes of Interstate 68 in LaVale due to a tractor trailer fire.

Interstate 68 is shut down in that location.

An eyewitness tells WCBC News that the smoke from the fire is so thick, it is causing visibility issues.