Semi-truck carrying propane catches fire after crash with car

IDAHO FALLS — A large contingent of police officers and emergency responders are on the scene of major crash and vehicle fire on U.S. Highway 20 in Idaho Falls.

The crash occurred shortly after noon Wednesday near Exit 308 and the Fremont Avenue overpass.

Lt. Marvin Crain tells EastIdahoNews.com the crash involved a Ford Mustang and a semi-truck carrying propane. It’s not clear how the crash occurred, but both the car and the semi-truck caught caught fire, according to witnesses at the scene.

Crain says everything in the area is now secure, and Idaho Falls Fire Department spokesman Eric Grossarth said the fire was quickly contained.

As of 1:15 p.m. the highway and Fremont Avenue are blocked to traffic. Delays are expected to last several hours.

It’s unclear if anyone was injured in the crash.

EastIdahoNews.com will update this article as more details are released.