Semi truck burns on U.S. Route 281 in Edinburg, Texas

Modified Date: 
Mon, 08/01/2022 - 9:44am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Edinburg PD: 18-wheeler catches fire on expressway after mattress flies off vehicle

Preliminary investigation reveals a pickup truck was traveling northbound on 281 when a mattress flew off and went under the 18-wheeler traveling behind it.  The mattress caught on fire first, causing the 18-wheeler to catch on fire, according to Lt. Rey Sepulveda with the Edinburg Police Department. 

Topics: 
Fire
Roadway: 
U.S. Route 281

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