One Dies In Vehicle Fire Near Tecumseh

<p>One person has died in a vehicle fire near Tecumseh, Oklahoma, Friday morning. </p>

Friday, September 9th 2016, 8:39 am

By: News 9

One person has died after a truck caught fire near Tecumseh, Oklahoma, Friday morning.

According to authorities, a truck hauling rock caught fire on Highway 177, one mile south of Tecumseh.

Traffic is moving slow on Highway 177.

BREAKING: one person confirmed dead along US 177 a rock hauler is still on fire. More details coming on @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/993Ynh0u7U
— Chris Gilmore (@cgilmoreNews9) September 9, 2016

A witness told News 9 Reporter Chris Gilmore that the driver was trying to avoid hitting a school bus. The vehicle then swerved and ran off the roadways.

News 9 and News9.com will keep you updated.

A witness told News 9 Reporter Chris Gilmore that the driver was trying to avoid hitting a school bus. The vehicle then swerved and ran off the roadways.

News 9 and News9.com will keep you updated.

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One person has died in a vehicle fire near Tecumseh, Oklahoma, Friday morning.

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