Semi Fire Causes Traffic Issues On I-44 Near Penn

A semi-truck carrying meat products crashed into a concrete barrier and caught fire on I-44 near Penn Ave. Sunday afternoon, causing a substantial traffic jam near the Penn Square Mall. All eastbound lanes of I-44 were closed temporarily as Oklahoma City fire crews worked to clear the scene.

Sunday, July 3rd 2022, 6:28 pm

By: News 9, Drake Johnson

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OKLAHOMA CITY -

A semi-truck carrying meat products crashed into a concrete barrier and caught fire on I-44 near Penn Ave. Sunday afternoon, causing a substantial traffic jam near the Penn Square Mall.

All eastbound lanes of I-44 were closed temporarily as Oklahoma City fire crews worked to clear the scene.

Now, one lane is open and traffic is not being diverted.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said that food products require a thorough cleanup, which is why the lanes are blocked off.

No major injuries have been reported and the cause of the crash is not known.

Drake Johnson

Drake Johnson is a Digital Content Producer at Griffin Media. He joined the team in July 2021 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism.