A tractor-trailer fire occurred on Interstate 87 near Knightdale, resulting in the closure of the Smithfield Road exit.
According to Wake County deputies at the scene, the 18-wheeler caught fire around 2:45 a.m. on Thursday.
The cause of the fire and the status of the driver are currently unknown, with WRAL News working to learn more about the incident.
Original reporting: WRAL Raleigh — read the source article.