TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 70 west of Russell was closed to eastbound traffic shortly before 4 p.m. due to a motor vehicle accident.

Social media reports from drivers stopped in traffic report a U-Haul trailer was seen on fire.

Check back with Hays Post/Eagle Radio as more information becomes available.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hays PostTRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 70 west of Russell was closed to eastbound traffic shortly before 4 p.m. due to a motor vehicle accident.Social media reports from drivers stopped in traffic report a U-Haul trailer was seen on fire.Check back with Hays Post/Eagle Radio as more information becomes available.&nbsp;

Motor vehicle accident closes down lane of I-70 west of Russell