18-wheeler fire causes injuries, delays in Collin County
A vehicle fire continues to burn on US-75 in Collin County on Wednesday morning.
Shortly before 6 a.m., an 18-wheeler caught fire in the northbound lanes of the highway at Parker Road.
According to officials, minor injuries have been reported as a result of the fire.
Officials said the northbound lanes of 75 Central at Parker Road will be shut down while authorities respond to the crash.
6:39am- Fire on 75 northbound at Parker Rd could burn for several hours. Avoid 75 through at least the afternoon. @nbcdfw #DFWTraffic pic.twitter.com/dIae4ehf3e — Samantha Davies (@SDaviesNBC5) August 2, 2023
Delays should be expected for drivers traveling northbound and southbound through the area, officials said.
North Texas drivers are recommended to take George Bush/190 and travel north from there until they pass Parker Road as they make their morning commutes.
According to officials, the cause of the crash is still being determined, and the extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.
PLANO - All NB main lanes and frontage road lanes of US 75 closed near Parker Road due to semi truck fire. Seek alternate routes. No ETA for reopening. — TxDOT Dallas (@TxDOTDallas) August 2, 2023
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Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
