Semi truck bursts into flames after being shot at by trailing vehicle

A semi truck caught fire after being shot at by a trailing vehicle in Montana on Sunday morning. 

The incident occurred early on April 5th, on 191 South, south of Eddies Corner in Montana. 

According to KTVQ2, a truck driver called 911 to report that his rig was being shot at by a trailing vehicle as he drove along 191 South. While traveling to the scene, police received reports that the semi truck had caught fire, and the occupants of the truck had run into a nearby field to take cover. 

Shortly after police arrived, they were able to locate a vehicle matching the description given by the victim. That driver was taken out of their vehicle at gunpoint and taken into custody without further issues. 

Law agencies are still investigating the incident, but police say that there is no ongoing threat to the public. 

“We want to thank everyone that responded, and a big shout out Central Montana Dispatch for making sure everyone was updated during an event like this!” Fergus County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook post.