Truck destroyed by fire on Del. Memorial Bridge

NEW CASTLE, Del. - August 24, 2012

The truck was in the southbound lanes of the bridge, headed into Delaware, when the fire broke out around 10:15 a.m.

The view from Chopper 6 HD showed the white truck nearly destroyed.

The fire was extinguished around 10:45 a.m. and all lanes of the bridge were open by 12:45 p.m.

The driver has been identified as Lewis Matthews of Ellicot, Maryland.

No injuries have been reported.

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