US-460 open after FedEx truck fire in Bedford County

Odyssey Fields

April 2, 2024 at 9:33 AM·1 min read

UPDATE: 10:39 A.M. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — VDOT says all lanes on US-460 are open after a FedEx truck caught fire in Bedford County.

At this time, it is unknown if anyone was hurt.

The crash remains under investigation by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

WFXR News is working to learn more and will update this story as more information is released.

FedEx truck fire causes delays on US-460 in Bedford County (Dustin Hennessey/ WFXR News)
(Dustin Hennessey/ WFXR News)
(Dustin Hennessey/ WFXR News)

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BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — All east lanes on US-460 in Bedford County are blocked off after a vehicle caught fire on Tuesday.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) says the fire is near Lynn Lane and Villamont Road.

Drivers are encouraged to seek a different route.

WFXR News will update this story as more information is released.

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