A car-hauler semitrailer burned on Interstate 15 in southern Utah early Friday morning, police said.

The driver pulled over about 3 a.m. when his truck shut down as he drove north on Interstate 15 near New Harmony in Washington County, said Utah Highway Patrol spokesman Cameron Roden.

The engine started on fire after he pulled over, and the blaze grew to engulf all nine used vehicles on board and the truck itself.

Firefighters closed all northbound lanes for more than an hour to fight the fire, which also burned a few acres of land next to the road. All the vehicles and the semi were destroyed, Roden said.

Two of the northbound lanes were closed until about 3 p.m. Friday to clean up the mess, Roden said. The vehicles of various models were being transported from California to Salt Lake City.