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WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - Highway 20 has been blocked in both directions Monday morning after a semi truck caught on fire. The crash happened along Highway 20 at Highway 63 near Waterloo around 7 a.m. Monday. Coverage partner KCCI was able to retrieve video from Iowa DOT cameras showing crews put out the fire. The road was still blocked around 8:45 a.m. Get traffic updates here. Copyright 2026 KCRG. All rights reserved.

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