Semi catches fire on Will Rogers Turnpike Saturday; major traffic delays

UPDATE: Westbound lanes opened back up at 9:30 a.m. and eastbound lanes reopened at 10:20 a.m. today, Saturday, August 3, 2024.

There was a semi-rollover accident on the Will Rogers Turnpike (I-44) early on Saturday morning.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said a semi-truck that was on the turnpike crashed and caught fire reportedly between the Afton and Miami exits.

At one point the semi was completely engulfed in flames.

Westbound lanes re-opened after 9 a.m. but westbound lanes were still reported to be blocked at 10 a.m.

Officers were directing traffic around the area of the crash.

This is a developing story.

More details will be added as they become available.