CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Part of I-55 southbound is shut down in Montgomery County for a semi-truck fire Tuesday afternoon.

Illinois State Police troopers responded to the semi-truck on fire around 10:30 a.m. It happened at milepost 72 near Farmersville on I-55.

The southbound lane is shut down, and traffic is actively being diverted at milepost 80 in Divernon. Drivers are able to get back onto I-55 at exit 72 in Farmersville.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

This is a developing story. We will share updates as we learn more.

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