Accidents
Truck and trailer catch fire on I-24 near Monteagle
Filmed by a passing motorist, the clip shows flames engulfing the front of a trailer and thick smoke drifting across the highway.
The video captures a semi-trailer truck ablaze on Interstate 24 in Monteagle, Tennessee. Thick plumes of smoke rise from the vehicle, which is located on the westbound lanes toward Nashville. The fire appears to have consumed the front portion of the trailer, creating a significant visual hazard for surrounding traffic.
Heaven, the motorist who recorded the footage, explains that the strong chemical smell caused lightheadedness, prompting her to share the clip as a warning. The scene highlights how quickly a routine highway drive can transform into an active emergency. The visible smoke and flames serve as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of long-distance driving on major US routes.
Credit. WooGlobe · Filmed in Monteagle, TN. Supplied under licence; the original filmer is credited and paid. To licence this clip, contact WooGlobe.