Tanker truck fire shuts down Mike Padgett Hwy, near Hephzibah-McBean Rd.

AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the 5000 block of Mike Padgett Highway, near Hephzibah-McBean Road, in reference to a tanker truck that has caught fire. 

Mike Padgett Highway is currently shut down both north and southbound traffic. 

No word on injuries. Motorists should find an alternate route.

This is a developing story.

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