Jackson County, Fla.— A semi-truck carrying motor oil caught fire overnight on Interstate 10 near the Sneads exit, shutting down the interstate for more than 12 hours and prompting bridge inspections.
According to officials, the fire was reported at approximately 12:04 a.m. Friday on eastbound I-10 just before the Sneads exit.
Officials said the incident was not caused by a traffic crash. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The fire occurred on a bridge where the county line runs through the middle of the structure, prompting transportation officials to assess potential damage to bridge.
Interstate 10 remained closed for approximately 12½ hours while crews worked the scene and inspectors evaluated the bridge. Traffic was diverted off the interstate and rerouted along alternate local roads around the closure.
The Florida Department of Transportation reopened one eastbound lane shortly after 1 p.m. Friday while a second lane remained closed as bridge assessments continued.
No injuries were reported.
