Sedan, big rig destroyed after fiery Highway 99 crash in Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Traffic on Highway 99 near Fowler was disrupted until Friday morning after a fiery crash between a sedan and a semi truck overnight.

The crash happened before 11 pm on the northbound 99 near Merced Street.
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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) says the driver of the sedan pulled over because of a flat tire, and stepped out of the car.

Moments later, a big rig collided with her vehicle, pushing it nearly 700 feet into the third lane.

Both the sedan and semi caught fire and are completely destroyed.
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Despite the heavy damage, no one was hurt.

Crews are working to reopen all lanes soon as they remove the wreckage.