A tractor-trailer carrying propane bottles crashed in Mississippi on Monday, resulting in a dangerous rescue and cleanup effort to prevent more explosions or a larger blaze.
The crash took place on I-59 South near the 28 mile marker in Pearl River County, south of the Poplarville exit.
"A semi-truck loaded with propane bottles is on fire. Multiple first responders are at the scene working to control the fire and prevent it from spreading into the wood line," Mississippi Highway Patrol said of the crash on Monday.
Firefighters worked to keep the fire from spreading into the woodline, where some flames were clearly visible when this shot was taken.
Hours later, the northbound lanes of I-59 reopened, even as MHP warned of "the cautiously complex cleanup procedure."
MHP said little else about the accident -- no word on the cause here, which remains under investigation. Thankfully, it is known that the driver is OK.
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