This morning a tractor-trailer burst into flames after veering off the road on I-77 southbound, causing major traffic delays.
The accident in northern Mecklenburg County occurred at around 4:30am and required the assistance of multiple fire departments.
The Huntersville Fire tweeted a series of tweets between roughly 4:45am and 6am with a full progression of events at the scene;
Station 1 & Cornelius responding to an MVA, I-77 SB just after Exit 28 involving a Tractor trailer, Use caution in area & YIELD to responding units #MoveOver #CLTtraffic
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) April 11, 2018
*I77 Update* Cornelius is on scene, reporting the tractor trailer is on fire due to the MVA, requesting Tankers from Davidson & Huntersville to respond for water supply, Use caution in area & YIELD to responding units #MoveOver #CLTtraffic
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) April 11, 2018
*I77 Update 2* This incident on I-77 is going to seriously affect the morning commute Southbound into Charlotte – plan ahead NOW, Use caution in area & YIELD to responding units #MoveOver #CLTtraffic
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) April 11, 2018
*I77 Update 3* Cornelius command has declared the fire under control, also reports a diesel fuel leak (from saddle tanks of truck). This incident is still affecting your I77 SB commute plan ahead NOW before you leave home. YIELD to responding units #MoveOver #CLTtraffic
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) April 11, 2018
*I77 Update 4* All Huntersville crews & apparatus released from the scene by Cornelius command our Rescue 1 & Tanker 1 are returning home to Huntersville.
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) April 11, 2018
Here’s a video showing the tractor trailer after the fire was put out;
All lanes reopend at around 8:30am this morning.
According to authories, the driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.