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18-wheeler that caught on fire shuts down part of I-35 in Temple, no injuries reported

18-wheeler on fire in Temple
Posted at 11:31 AM, Jul 09, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-09 14:09:19-04

TEMPLE, TX — Temple Police say an 18-wheeler on fire is causing traffic delays on southbound I-35.

In a tweet, Temple Police said southbound I-35 is closed at exit 303 due to an 18-wheeler that caught on fire.

Police said I-35 had been reopened around 12:40 pm and no injuries were reported.

Police are asking the public to avoid the area until the area can be cleared.

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