OHP: Produce Truck Caught Fire Near I-40 and Banner Road

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EL RENO, Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a truck trailer filled with lettuce caught fire on I-40 near Banner Road at about 6:30 a.m.

All eastbound lanes of I-40 were reopened at about 9:30 a.m. The interstate was down to one lane for almost three hours while crews cleaned the scene.

Troopers reported thick plumes of smoke coming from the scene. It is unclear what caused the trailer fire.

The trailer was full of produce, mostly boxes of lettuce.

The driver was not injured and no other injuries were reported.