Eastbound I-435 lanes reopen after truck hauling meat caught fire in Johnson County
All lanes of eastbound Interstate 435 in Overland have reopened after a tractor-trailer hauling meat caught fire early Tuesday, blocking several lanes, a police spokesman said.
The semi was headed east on I-435 shortly after 1 a.m. when it experienced a malfunction and the trailer caught fire, said Officer John Lacy with the Overland Park Police Department. No injuries were reported.
The semi and debris from the fire blocked several lanes, prompting police to urge drivers to find another route for their morning commutes and errands.
“Three lanes are currently blocked,” Overland Park police said in a message on X, formerly known as Twitter. “As we approach the morning rush hour, motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route to avoid delays.”
Firefighters responded to the fire shortly after 1 a.m. along eastbound I-435 between Quivira and U.S. 69. According to PulsePoint, an app that shows fire and medical calls, firefighters left the scene shortly before 6 a.m.
Kansas City Scout showed that two lanes remained closed as of 6:30 a.m. while crews worked to clear the highway.
All lanes of the heavily traveled highway have since reopened.
