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KIDDER TWP. — A tractor trailer fire is causing major traffic tie-ups on the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Interstate 80 and on surrounding routes.

The tractor trailer fire was reported on PA-476 in the southbound lanes at 2:14 p.m., according to a Carbon County 911 supervisor.

Traffic is reported being backed up for miles.

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By Steve Mocarsky

smocarsky@www.timesleader.com

Reach Steve Mocarsky at 570-991-6386 or on Twitter @TLSteveMocarsky.