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Semi-truck fire shuts Highway 99 near Selma in California
Southbound Highway 99 near Selma, California, has been closed after a semi-truck caught fire, creating major traffic delays. Times Now News reports the burning vehicle is between Highland Avenue and Second Street,…
The Story in Brief
Southbound Highway 99 near Selma, California, has been closed after a semi-truck caught fire, creating major traffic delays. Times Now News reports the burning vehicle is between Highland Avenue and Second Street, with traffic diverted at the State Route 43/Floral Avenue exit onto Golden State and Highland. The closure affects southbound lanes only, and drivers from Selma are warned of long delays. This is a developing story.
The Indian Opinion
A single truck fire snarls a major California highway, yet Indian readers may wonder at the breathless 'breaking story' treatment in American media. The real test should be whether this diversion affects supply chains or freight rates, Indian truckers face far worse daily on national highways without any live updates. One number to watch: the time it takes to reopen southbound lanes.
Source: timesnownews.com
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