SALTWELL ROAD, W.Va. — Three people were injured after an RV erupted into flames on Interstate 79 near the Harrison-Marion county line Monday afternoon.
The fire was reported at around 3 p.m. southbound near the Saltwell Road/Shinnston exit. There was heavy smoke and flames.
Three people were transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The state Division of Highways reported traffic remained backed up at 5 p.m. DOH said all southbound lanes should reopen by 7 p.m.
There was no early word on what started the fire.