DUNN LORING, Va. — The driver of a tractor trailer died after driving the the truck off of the road near Exit 49A on I-495 in Dunn Loring, Virginia early Thursday morning, officials said.
Around 1:50 a.m., a tractor trailer crashed into a cement barrier which ruptured the truck's fuel tank.The trailer caught on fire.
All lanes of the beltway were closed, but two have reopened while officials wait for a flatbed to remove the truck blocking two lanes.
Officials could not say if any other vehicles were involved.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.