Emergency crews are responding to a crash involving a semi which has burst into flames near the community of St. François Xavier.

The Manitoba RCMP says that the Trans-Canada is closed to traffic in both directions as a result.

The collision is near the itnersection of Highway 26.

The RCMP says that the semi rolled before catching fire.

There are no words on injuries or other vehicles involved at this time.

Police have asked motorists to avoid the area.

This is a developing story. More details to come.