Emergency crews deal with car fire on Hwy. 41/45

WASHINGTON CO. -- Emergency crews responded to a car fire on the southobund side of Highway 41/45 near Highway Q in Washington County late Monday afternoon.

Heavy black smoke was seen billowing from the vehicle -- and traffic was limited to just the shoulder on the southbound side. Traffic headed northbound was slowed just a bit.

Crews were able to clean up the mess from the wreck and open all lanes just before 6:30 p.m. Monday.