Eastbound Interstate 20 closed due to 18-wheeler fire

Eastbound Interstate 20 closed due to 18-wheeler fire

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Eastbound Interstate 20 is closed at the Kaufman-Van Zandt County line due to an 18-wheeler fire.

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Eastbound Interstate 20 is closed at the Kaufman-Van Zandt County line due to an 18-wheeler fire.

The fire was reported near mile marker 516, approximately four miles east of the Kaufman-Van Zandt County line. Traffic is being diverted off the highway onto Farm-to-Market (FM) 2965, which is located at the county line,and FM 47.

No injuries were reported in the fire.

The truck-tractor was able to disconnect from the trailer which completely burned to the ground.

Crews are now working to cleanup the wreckage.