Drivers walk away unharmed after fiery Monday morning semi-truck crash along I-15

UPDATE:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Two drivers walked away uninjured after a fiery early morning crash between two semi-trucks forced the closure of I-15 north of Idaho Falls. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the flames from the ensuing diesel fire were enough to melt portions of the asphalt. A timeline for repairs has not yet been determined.

The Idaho State Police says the two-vehicle crash took place around 5:49 AM, near milepost 125 along southbound I-15. A 55-year-old man from Alberta, Canada, was driving south in a 2024 white Volvo semi-truck. Just ahead, a 25-year-old man from Monteview, Idaho, was traveling southbound in a white Kenworth semi-truck.

ISP says the Volvo rear-ended the Kenworth at milepost 125, where both semis came to a stop. As a result of the crash, the Volvo blocked both southbound lanes as the cab of the semi-truck caught fire.

Idaho Falls Firefighters rushed to the crash, extinguishing the fire; However, a portion of the roadway was damaged after diesel fuel from the trucks melted the asphalt.

Both southbound lanes were closed for around four hours as ITD and ISP investigated and worked to clear the scene. The left lane has since been reopened, while the right lane remains closed as crews work to clear the wreckage.

Fortunately, ISP says both drivers were wearing their seat belts and were not injured in the crash, which remains under investigation.

ORIGINAL:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — One lane has reopened following an accident involving a vehicle fire in Osgood.

Idaho Falls Fire was called to the crash around 5:45 a.m. on Monday near milepost 125 in the Osgood area.

According to the Idaho Department of Transportation, a portion of the roadway was damaged after diesel fuel from the trucks melted the asphalt. A timeline for repairs has not yet been determined.

According to the Idaho State Police, no injuries have been reported.