In San Antonio, Texas, a fiery semi truck accident has caused a major traffic jam for drivers headed eastbound on I-10.
According to My San Antonio, the westbound lanes of I-10 on the East Side inside Loop 1604 near Foster Road have been shut down since 10:30 this morning and will most likely stay closed until around 7 p.m.
San Antonio Police Department stated that the big rig was headed west on I-10 around 10:30 a.m. when it smashed into a barricade that was on the inside lane, just west of FM 1516 near Foster Road.
Officials say the semi’s gas tank collided with the barrier and damaged a bridge over Martinez Creek.
The big rig then caught fire as it flipped onto the highway.
Emergency officials rushed to the scene.
A crew arrived to assess damage and repair the bridge’s structure.
All traffic is being diverted and traffic is slowed almost to a stop.
TXDOT officials urge drivers to bypass the scene by either exiting from I-10 and taking FM 1518 South to Loop 1604, then heading west on U.S. 87, or by taking Highway 46 north from Seguin to Interstate 35.
The driver of the big rig was not seriously injured.
The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for more details.