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Rural Metro: Semi carrying other cars catches fire on I-75, no one hurt

Multiple fire trucks had to be sent to the scene because water was limited on the interstate, according to Rural Metro.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A semi-truck carrying other cars caught fire late Monday night on I-75 North, according to Rural Metro Fire. 

The Detroit-bound semi-truck was carrying nine vehicles. Five of them caught on fire. The driver removed some cars before firefighters arrived, Rural Metro said. 

Multiple fire trucks were sent to the scene because water was limited on the interstate, according to Rural Metro. 

No one was hurt and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating. 

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