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Crash involving 'multiple tractor trailers' blocks eastbound I-40 in St. Francis County, Arkansas

The crash was reported before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, and smoke could be seen in the area on the traffic cameras provided by ARDOT.
Credit: Arkansas Department of Transportation

MEMPHIS, Tenn — I-40 eastbound in St. Francis County, Arkansas was blocked after a fiery crash involving “multiple tractor trailers,” according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

As of 3:21 p.m., ARDOT cameras showed traffic slowly moving in both directions on I-40.

The crash was reported before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, and smoke could be seen in the area on the traffic cameras provided by ARDOT.

The crash was just east of Forrest City near Widener. Traffic was being diverted to Highway 70 at Exit 239.

For more information, go to https://idrivearkansas.com/.

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