Tractor-Trailer Fire on Triangle Expressway, No Injuries

0:00Early Tuesday morning around 1.45 a.m., a tractor trailer went up in flames on the Triangle Expressway that NC540 toll-road in. Wake County right near exit 39 for Benson Road. Stay troopers say a tire blew out on the 18-wheeler, sparking the blaze that shut down three lanes for a while. Luckily, no one got hurt in the mix-up, and drivers had to reroute while crews battled the fire and dealt with the mess. Those lanes are back open now, but the truck was loaded with frozen turkeys, which added a wild twist to the cleanup. Crews are still out there wrapping things up, so watch for any lingering delays on that stretch. Local news, powered by AI. This is Durham News today. I'm Corey with The Story.