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Truck Accident | Semi Crash, Fire Closes Freeway

Posted on Jun 03, 2011

MESQUITE, Texas - An 18-wheeler hauling scrap metal crashed onto its side and caught fire Friday morning, blocking all of the westbound lanes of I-30 near the 635 interchange.

The driver was taken to the hospital with a broken arm, according to Mesquite police.

From Sky 4, the cab of the Texas Star Express truck could be seen straddling the HOV lane barrier. Little remained of the cab except burned and twisted metal.

It's not clear exactly how the 10:45 a.m. accident happened, although at least one other car with a damaged fender was at the accident site.

It appears the semi driver lost control for some reason and over-corrected, tipping the 18-wheeler on its right side.

Westbound traffic on I-30 was being diverted onto northbound 635. The freeway could be closed for several hours as investigators gather information about the accident.

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