18-wheeler Carrying Creamer Catches on Fire in Waxahachie

An 18-wheeler caught on fire in an accident on Interstate 35 in Waxahachie early Monday.Waxahachie fire responded to the accident about 12:45 a.m. near U.S. Highway 287 and southbound I-35 E. Traffic is being diverted to the service road. Flames engulfed the tractor-trailer and burnt the cargo after the diesel tank ruptured from hitting a wall, according to KDFW-TV (Channel 4).The truck was carrying 22,000 pounds of coffee creamer, according to KDFW-TV (Channel 4). No injuries were reported and the cause of the crash is unknown.  Continue reading...

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