semi fire1The Indian Nation turnpike was closed for nearly two hours Tuesday morning after a semi crashed and burst into flames.
The accident happened about two miles south of Henryetta in a construction zone that resulted in traffic unable to go around the blzaing trailer.
Henryetta fire crews fought the blaze for over an hour. The fire completely destroyed the trailer portion of the truck but the driver escaped without serious injuries.
Oklahoma Highway patrol officials had both lanes closed for an hour then reopened the northbound side of the highway. The debris was finally cleared off and traffic started flowing again shortly before 9 a.m.semi fire 2