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I-65 closed Saturday after tractor trailer fire

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Interstate 65 is back open after a tractor-trailer fire closed both north and southbound lanes for hours near Horse Cave.

Kentucky State Police say a rig carrying hazardous cargo, including chlorine, caught fire near mile marker 54.

Hundreds of vehicles had to detour near Munfordville.

Officials say traffic was heavy in the area because of a marching band championship in the Bowling Green area.

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