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Iowa Department of Transportation cameras captured a semi-truck fire early Monday morning. It happened along U.S. Highway 20 at U.S. Highway 63 near Waterloo around 7 a.m. Monday. The video above from the scene shows the truck and trailer on its side across both lanes of Highway 20 westbound. Emergency crews were able to extinguish the flames shortly after arriving. Both directions of Highway 20 reopened to traffic around 12:30 p.m., according to Iowa 511. » Subscribe to KCCI's YouTube page » Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play Share Top Picks Air travel expected to recover Monday following ground stop as lawmakers debate next steps 'Nope ropes': TSA agents find live snakes in suitcase at airport 'It's insane': Lost class ring found after six years NFL referee to officiate two games Sunday

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Highway 20 near Waterloo blocked by semi truck on fire

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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