Truck carrying frozen chicken catches fire, shuts down Fayette County roadway

WHARTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A major roadway in Fayette County was shut down after a refrigeration truck carrying frozen chicken caught fire.

Route 40 was closed in both directions between Rankin Road and Route 381 in Wharton Township, but has since reopened.

Fayette County 911 said no injuries were reported.

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