Part of I-59 in Pearl River County had to be shut down in both directions after a crash involving a vehicle carrying propane tanks.
According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, as the 18-wheeler burned the propane tanks it was carrying began exploding. The incident happened near the 28-mile marker, between exits 27 and 29, just north of Highway 26.
The Pearl River County EMA Director said the exploding cylinders were traveling up to a quarter of a mile from the wreck site.
Fire also spread to the grass on both sides of the highway.
The driver of the wrecked 18-wheeler seemed to be okay, but he was receiving medical attention.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and no other drivers were hurt.
