Truck Fire Forces Hwy 6 Slowdown

By: Steve Fullhart - Email

Updated: Fri 4:03 AM, Jun 15, 2012

Traffic was slowed on Highway 6 in College Station after a truck fire.

According to police, a dumpster truck was smoldering on the northbound side near the University Drive exit.

One lane was shut down as a result and traffic was backed up, but the lane is now open again.

Authorities on the scene say there were no injuries.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

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