Driver uses extinguisher to contain car fire on U.S. Highway 12 in Atwater

ATWATER, MN – A car and semi-truck were involved in a collision on U.S highway 12 in Atwater. The semi-truck had stopped to make a left turn when the car rear-ended the truck. The car caught fire upon impact, yet the fire was able to be contained by the semi-truck driver using his portable fire extinguisher.  The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s office provided assistance at the scene and stated that four people were involved in the crash while no serious injuries were reported.

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