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I-35W heading into Fort Worth reopen after 18-wheeler fire

By Julia Falcon

Updated on: June 2, 2025 / 8:17 AM CDT / CBS Texas

I-35W heading into Fort Worth shut down due to crash

The southbound lanes of I-35W by Texas Motor Speedway shut down early Monday morning due to an 18-wheeler fire.

The fire was reported around 1:30 a.m. on I-35W between Dale Earnhardt Way and Mark Martin Drive, according to Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 & 2. This portion of the highway has two lanes.

According to Northlake police, the incident only involved the 18-wheeler. Police said the 18-wheeler appeared to have blown a tire and sparks caused the trailer to catch on fire.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation website, the level of severity of the crash was high.

NPD said the 18-wheeler was transporting pork products.

Lanes reopened around 8 a.m.

Julia Falcon

Julia Falcon is a digital content producer at CBS News Texas. Julia has previously written for news outlets across Dallas-Fort Worth like the Denton Record-Chronicle, D Magazine, 1080 KRLD and 105.3 The Fan. She covers a span of topics, focusing on sports and trending topics. Every week, Julia produces a show called "Eye on Trending," where she answers top trending questions.