Cab of fuel tanker catches fire in Winhall

WINHALL, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities say the cab of a tanker hauling gasoline burst into flames Friday morning in Winhall.

It happened around 9:45 a.m. on Route 11 near the Bromley Ski Area. Fire officials say the driver saw smoke and pulled over. They say no one was hurt and that the fire did not spread to the 8,000-gallon tanker.

Traffic on the road was reduced to one lane.

The tanker was operated by Abenaqui Carriers out of New Hampshire.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.