Crash involving 18-wheeler engulfed in flames shuts down DeKalb County highway

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Several lanes have been shut down in DeKalb County after an 18-wheeler and multiple vehicles were involved in a wreck, DeKalb County Fire told Channel 2 Action News.

While details are limited, officials say there was a vehicle accident that occurred on I-20 WB at Panola Road that left the 18-wheeler fully engulfed in flames, according to Capt. Jaeson Daniels with DeKalb Fire.

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No one was reported to be injured, Daniels said, however, several lanes have been shut down.

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It is unclear when roadways will reopen.

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