A trucker died in an explosion after hitting a bridge support in Jonesboro, Arkansas early Monday, June 27th.
It happened underneath the Harrisburg Road overpass at approximately 9 a.m. on Interstate 555.
According to KAIT 8, a semi truck was driving north on I-555 when it struck a bridge support beam, causing the rig to catch fire.
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The fire caused three separate explosions, each originating at the tractor trailer.
The truck driver, 57-year-old Jackie Becker of Jonesboro, died in the crash. No other injuries have been reported.
Firefighters were able to get the blaze under control, but the Harrisburg Road overpass has been shut down due to extensive damage from the accident.
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department is waiting for a bridge inspector to confirm the extent of the damage.
The southbound lanes of I-555 have since been reopened, but as of 2 p.m. the northbound lanes were still closed at the crash site.
Traffic is being directed to exit the highway just before the crash site and will be able to get back on the highway at the next on-ramp.
The exact cause of the wreck is still not known.
