Semi-truck hauling trash catches fire snarling traffic on Route 25

PLYMOUTH – A semi-truck hauling trash caught fire on Route 25 around 12:15 PM Thursday. The fire happened westbound about three miles west of the Bourne Bridge. Traffic was down to one lane in the area and there were significant backups. Firefighters were shuttling water by tanker to the scene. Crews from Bourne, Wareham, Onset and Plymouth were on scene.

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