HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- All southbound lanes closed on Interstate 77 Wednesday morning, due to a tractor-trailer fire.

It happened near exit 28 in Cornelius. Firefighters also reported a diesel fuel leak.

Crews were able to contain the fire, but traffic was backed up for a while. 

The incident impacted Wednesday morning's commute. 

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