SAPULPA — One westbound lane of I-44 has reopened after a FedEx semi truck caught fire this morning.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Semi fire on Turner Turnpike WB has I-44 shut down for 2-3 miles just west of Sapulpa. @KJRH2HD @OHPtraffic @OKTurnpike pic.twitter.com/XdKevdkHzj
— Travis Guillory (@TGuilloryNews) April 2, 2019
The semi truck caught fire and shut down lanes just before 6 a.m. this morning.
Sapulpa Fire Chief Brad Shields said the trailer caught fire and it was possibly started due to brake issues.
The truck was traveling westbound near West 111th Street when the fire occurred.
Shields said the driver of the semi was able to get out safely.
TRAFFIC ALERT: All lanes are closed on I-44 westbound on West 111th St after a FedEx trailer caught on fire. Traffic is backed up, but @OHPtraffic is getting ready to reopen one lane. #Oklahoma @KJRH2HD pic.twitter.com/IGFGWvhW6Y
— Gitzel Puente (@gitzelpuenteTV) April 2, 2019
All westbound lanes were closed due to the fire, but one lane has since reopened.
UPDATE: One lane has just been reopened on westbound I-44 by bridge at W 111th St. The fire department and OHP are still on scene. #Oklahoma @KJRH2HD pic.twitter.com/ZvlWGs87zm
— Gitzel Puente (@gitzelpuenteTV) April 2, 2019
Shields said the truck was carrying toothpaste and toiletry supplies on its way to the drugstore.
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