SELMA, Calif. (FOX26) — Southbound Highway 99 in Selma is closed after a car accident caused a semi-truck to catch on fire on Saturday morning.
CHP responded to a traffic accident on Highway 99 in Selma involving a fuel tanker and a box truck a bit before 9 a.m.
According to the investigation, a 2024 Isuzu box truck became disabled due to a flat tire and pulled onto the right shoulder.
About 10 minutes later, a fuel tanker carrying approximately 8,600 gallons of fuel veered into the right shoulder, hitting the box truck.
The truck then overturned on the highway and became fully engulfed in flames.
Debris from the collision also struck a Honda, causing minor damage.
The driver of the fuel tanker was able to escape before the tanker caught fire with minor to moderate injuries.
The driver was taken to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The drivers of the box truck and Honda were reported to be uninjured.
Fire crews are in the area continuing to contain the fire.
Traffic is being diverted to Highway 43 and Floral Avenue.
The highway was reported to be partially opened.
Caltrans will continue to clear the highway throughout the night.