MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Interstate 40 near Watkins in Memphis is closed Thursday morning due to a tractor trailer fire.
According to TDOT, the truck crashed and turned over around 11:40 Wednesday night on I-40 near Watkins. Thursday morning around 7:00, the truck was reported on fire.
According to TDOT, all lanes are blocked. Take an alternate route. You can take Austin Peay exit 14 to Jackson, then get back on I-40 at Chelsea.
Local 24 News is working to get more information.
Tractor trailer fire closes I-40 near Watkins