An 18-wheeler truck had some major difficulties on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 with brake issues causing tires to explode.
According to North Carolina driver, Christopher Harris, the vehicle’s brake chamber got hung up, causing the tires to explode in three loud booms.
A passerby flagged him down about the fire in the back of his trailer. Harris was able to unhitch the trailer from his cab as emergency responders were called to the scene.
Wortham Fire was dispatched to the 500 block of North 3rd Street (Highway 14) inside the city limits at 9:59 p.m. that evening.
According to their reports, the heat being produced severely damaged the trailer which had a full load of glass jars. The fire was quickly extinguished with assistance from Streetman and Richland Fire Departments.
Texas Towing assisted with response and glass clean-up.
Wortham Police Department and Freestone County Office of Emergency Management were also on the scene.
(Photo by Jennifer Lansford)
