On January 23rd at 2:30pm a Freightliner was southbound on I-29 at mile marker 44 when its driver
side front steer axle tire blew. Sala Romero was able to pull to the right shoulder, but the truck
quickly caught on fire. The driver was able to safely exit before the truck and trailer became
engulfed in flames. The trailer was loaded with rubber mats destined for Illinois from
Jamestown, ND. Southbound I-29 was closed and detoured for several hours at the Christine
Exit while the scene was cleaned and cleared.

After investigation Sala Romero was cited for driving with a suspended license by the NDHP
into Richland County District Court. As of 6 PM the scene was still being detoured for cleanup.