18-Wheeler Fire Closes Interstate 35 Southbound Near Troy, Texas
An 18-wheeler carrying approximately 30,000 pounds of tires caught fire on Interstate 35 southbound near mile marker 311, north of Troy, Texas on Sunday morning. The incident caused the closure of I-35 southbound and its service road, with the service…
Waco Temple Bryan, TX, September 20, 2026 —
An 18-wheeler truck carrying a significant load of tires erupted in flames on Interstate 35 southbound early Sunday morning, prompting the closure of the major thoroughfare and causing substantial traffic disruptions in the area north of Troy, Texas. The incident occurred near mile marker 311.
The truck was reportedly carrying approximately 30,000 pounds of tires when the fire broke out. Authorities responded to the scene, and as a result of the blaze and subsequent firefighting efforts, Interstate 35 southbound was completely shut down. The adjacent service road also experienced closures but was later reopened to traffic, according to initial reports.
Officials issued advisories for drivers to seek alternate routes to avoid the area. Significant delays were anticipated for those attempting to travel southbound on I-35. Motorists were also urged to exercise caution when approaching the scene to ensure the safety of emergency personnel working to manage the situation and clear the roadway.
The exact cause of the fire has not been immediately released. Details regarding the trucking company or the driver involved were also not provided in the initial incident summary. Further information regarding the timeline for clearing the roadway and the full extent of the damage was pending as of Sunday morning.
Story summarized from the original created by Jessica Rajkumar on www.kwtx.com, see more information here.
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