Massive truck fire closes I-95 near the Virginia border
An 18-wheeler crashed and caught fire early Monday morning in Halifax County.
Posted — UpdatedThe crash occurred before 3 a.m. on Interstate 95 southbound near Roanoke Rapids. A viewer who passed the crash sent video of the fiery scene to WRAL, saying the truck ran off the road near the Virginia Border at Mile Marker 169, striking a tree.
In the video, the photographer can be heard saying, "I don't think he made it out," but officials have not provided an update on the condition of the truck driver.
I-95 SB was still closed at 11:30 a.m. near Exit 171 for N.C. Highway 125. By noon, some lanes had opened.
As a detour, motorists must take Exit 171 for NC-125 S, turn left onto NC-125 S and continue for five miles to NC-903. Then, turn right onto NC-903 and continue for five miles to re-access I-95 S.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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