Semi truck catches fire on Circle Drive

Drivers got quite a sight heading into work Friday morning.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a semi on fire on Circle Drive North near the Saskatoon Inn.

Flames were visible when CKOM Traffic arrived to the area at 8:40 a.m.

The fire affected eastbound traffic, as drivers lined up to detour through a nearby ditch.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

SEMI FIRE UNDER CONTROL: Circle DR N EB in front of Subaru. EB traffic lined up but detouring thru ditch #yxe @CKOMNews @C95 @ROCK102TWITS pic.twitter.com/ezjnUMIuvn

— CKOM Traffic (@ckomtraffic) October 21, 2016