Jun 18, 2026
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Tractor-trailer fire closes Smithfield Road exit on I-87

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.

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