STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A tractor-trailer crash in Stafford County along the border of Prince William County caused major delays on I-95 Friday afternoon.
According to officials, Stafford County Fire & Rescue were dispatched at approximately 10:30 a.m. to the scene. Upon arrival, authorities found a tractor-trailer jackknifed across the northbound lanes on fire.
The fire, which came from the cab of the tractor-trailer, was under control after about 15 minutes. Stafford County fire officials said they also contained a diesel spill at the scene.
Officials tell WUSA9 that the tractor-trailer had been transporting pigs. Some of the pigs, unfortunately, were killed in the crash.
The driver of the tractor-trailer had a minor injury and was treated for their injuries on the scene, officials said.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said that drivers who were traveling northbound were forced to reroute due to a complete closure of all northbound lanes at mile marker 140.
As of 4 p.m., all lanes are now open at mile marker 147 in Stafford. Before heading northbound, officials urge drivers to check '#511Virginia' for the latest update on traffic delays.
Traffic was diverted onto the I-95 Express Lanes and Route 1. Officials say drivers should still expect delays in the area if they are traveling northbound on I-95 from Stafford.