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US 93 north of Wickenburg reopens after truck fire

May 23, 2013, 1:58 PM

PHOENIX — A dump truck fire partially closed U.S. 93, the main highway between
Phoenix and Las Vegas on Thursday.

Arizona Department of Transportation officials said that one lane of alternating traffic was open about 20 miles north of
Wickenburg.

The highway was reopened about 1:50 p.m.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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US 93 north of Wickenburg reopens after truck fire