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Tractor trailer crash & fire cause major delays in West Memphis

A tractor trailer crash and fire caused I-40 in West Memphis to shut down for a while Friday morning, causing big delays.

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A tractor trailer crash and fire caused I-40 in West Memphis to shut down for a while Friday morning, causing big delays.

It happened about 4:30 a.m. along westbound I-40/I-55 near Missouri Street, just past Southland Casino. The tractor trailer had overturned and caught fire, leading to all lanes being shut down.

Lanes were slowly opening back up as crews cleaned up the area.

Investigators have not said what led to the crash or if anyone was injured.

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