Fiery crash involving 18-wheeler on I-35 service road in North Austin

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team

Published January 4, 2024 10:34am CST

Semi-truck crash shuts down lanes on I-35

A semi-truck vehicle fire is now out after a crash shut down lanes on I-35 this morning.

AUSTIN, Texas - One person is hospitalized after fiery crash on the I-35 service road in North Austin.

The Austin Fire Department says a sedan went under an 18-wheeler in the southbound lanes of the 11900 block of N I-35 service road. That's between Braker Lane and Tech Ridge Blvd. over Walnut Creek.

(Austin-Travis County EMS)

When firefighters arrived, the 18-wheeler and sedan were both on fire. In AFD photos, it appears the truck was carrying ramen noodles.

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(Austin Fire Department)

Austin-Travis County EMS says the driver of the sedan was taken to a hospital with potentially serious injuries. The driver of the 18-wheeler was okay.

There are heavy traffic delays in the area. Avoid the area if you can.

(Austin Fire Department)

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.