A semi caught fire along Interstate 29 south of St Joseph this afternoon.

The truck, which was in the northbound lane, caught fire just before 1:00 this afternoon.

It happened along I-29 at mile marker 41 near Pigeon Hill and where Route O crosses over the interstate. The cab was reported as fully engulfed at one time.

The truck was hauling a grain trailer.

The northbound driving lane, according to St Joe PD, was closed while emergency workers cleared the scene