BALTIMORE, MD—A tractor-trailer carrying vegetables and other produce caught fire early Thursday morning after crashing into the divider wall separating the southbound lanes of I-95 prior to the entrance to the Fort McHenry Tunnel, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police.

The crash occurred around 6 a.m., prompting a response from MDTA Police. Upon arrival, officers found the tractor-trailer ablaze.

Baltimore City and Baltimore County Fire Department personnel responded to the incident and treated the truck driver for minor injuries. They also assisted in the cleanup of fuel that leaked from the vehicle.

The right tube of the I-95 southbound lanes partially reopened at around 7:30 a.m. The MDTA Police are currently investigating the crash.

Authorities urge anyone who witnessed the incident to contact MDTA Police at 410-537-1209.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.