Traffic Backed Up On I-40 Near I-35 After Semi-Truck Catches Fire

Emergency crews are responding to a semi-truck on fire blocking a roadway near Interstate 40 eastbound and Interstate 35 northbound. This is a developing story.

Thursday, September 26th 2019, 6:18 am

By: News 9

Traffic Backed Up On I-40 Near I-35 After Semi-Truck Catches Fire

A semi-truck caught fire early Thursday morning blocking a roadway near Interstate 40 eastbound and Interstate 35 Dallas junction.

The fire has been put out, official said.

There are no reports on injuries.

Traffic is reported to be backed up on eastbound I-40 and northbound I-35.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area.

Click here to watch live ODOT traffic camera.

This is a developing story.

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