Semi hauling vehicles catches fire in Springfield

A tractor-trailer rig carrying Kia vehicles caught fire Thursday afternoon on Troy Road near Hillcrest Avenue. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

A tractor-trailer rig carrying Kia vehicles caught fire Thursday afternoon on Troy Road near Hillcrest Avenue. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

A tractor-trailer rig hauling new Kia vehicles caught fire in Springfield on Thursday afternoon, blocking traffic in the area.

The incident happened on Troy Road (Route 41) near Hillcrest Avenue about 2:15 p.m. and did extensive damage to the cab of the semi and some of the new Kias.