Highway 44 westbound in Laclede County, Missouri, was shut down on March 17 after a semi-truck collided with a vehicle and caught fire.
“The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop I reported that a westbound I-44 was shut down at the 116-mile marker for a tractor-trailer fire,” KRCG reported last week.
A witness caught the aftermath of the accident after emergency responders arrived to the scene.
The semi-truck was completely engulfed in flames as the driver looked on in disbelief.
“Holy crap! What happened? Could you not see because of the sun?” a witness who goes by the TikTok username Sweetpeach 432.
The Indian driver could not communicate with the witness. It is unclear where the driver obtained his CDL.
“I couldn’t see either! It might blow up. Do you think we should get further back?” the witness said to the Punjab driver. “I’m glad you’re okay.”
“I don’t understand how you did it! You hit somebody else! I didn’t realize that!” she said.
The witness also walked over to a driver who was allegedly involved in the accident with the semi-truck.
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@sweetpeach432 I witnessed a very scary moment this morning on the way home. Thankfully everyone is okay. #fyp #interstate44 #semitruck #fire #carwreck ♬ original sound – Pjohnson432
Per the Lebanon Fire Department:
Yesterday at 1:53 PM, City of Lebanon Fire Department crews responded mutual aid to a semi-tractor fire at the westbound 115 mile marker, assisting Conway VFD.
Ladder 3 arrived on scene and assisted with fire suppression efforts. The semi, which was carrying a food product, was well involved in fire upon arrival. Flying embers from the incident ignited a small grass fire nearby, which was quickly extinguished by additional Conway VFD units.
Conway VFD was also assisted by Lebanon Rural Fire Protection District. Additional agencies on scene included Missouri State Highway Patrol, Laclede County Sheriff’s Office, MoDOT, and Mercy EMS.
“We appreciate the strong interagency cooperation that helps keep our community safe.”
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