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Two injured during 18-wheeler fire on I-20 West in Rankin County

By Kaitlin Howell Apr 11, 2025 | 6:45 AM

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Authorities have blocked part of Interstate 20 in Rankin County due to an 18-wheeler fire.

Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the incident occurred on I-20 West at Highway 18 East on Friday, April 11 just before 5:00 a.m.

  • The incident occurred on I-20 West at Highway 18 East on Friday, April 11. (WJTV)
  • The incident occurred on I-20 West at Highway 18 East on Friday, April 11. (WJTV)
  • The incident occurred on I-20 West at Highway 18 East on Friday, April 11. (WJTV)

According to MDOT, the right lane of I-20 West has been blocked while emergency crews respond to the scene.

According to Pearl police, two drivers were inside the 18-wheeler and were co-driving. The driver and passenger were able to escape the cab of the 18-wheeler and sustained minor injuries.