A tractor-trailer fire caused delays on Interstate 495 in McLean, Virginia, on Sunday, authorities said.
The truck was at mile marker 43.5 on I-495. All lanes were closed, causing traffic to be backed up for about 1.3 miles, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
Traffic was being diverted to Georgetown Pike. Vehicles that remained on the road were also turned around and directed to Georgetown Pike to clear some of the traffic, according to VDOT.
The tractor-trailer was traveling southbound on I-495 when it crashed near Exit 44. Police responded to the crash at about 1 p.m. The impact of the crash caused the vehicle to catch fire, according to a Virginia State Police release.
The driver was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Update: 495SB at Georgetown Pike still closed due to tractor trailer fire. Traffic is being diverted onto Georgetown Pike. Seek alternate routes. https://t.co/R2KG2cljs7 pic.twitter.com/gAE4qtBO5d
McLean: 495SB at Georgetown Pike, all lanes blocked due to tractor trailer fire. Seek alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/IwzxZ9EnId
Video shows that the front of the tractor-trailer was completely engulfed in flames with dark grey smoke billowing from it.
Crews extinguished the fire and cleaned up the area around the accident for several hours.
This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for more updates.
Tractor-Trailer Fire Blocks Lanes on I-495 in McLean – NBC4 Washington
