HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - I-59 was closed between Evelyn Gandy Parkway (exit 69) and US 49 (exit 67) due to an 18-wheeler catching fire after a multi-vehicle accident.

Police said another driver alerted the 18-wheeler driver that there was another car stuck underneath the big rig. They both were able to pull the driver from that vehicle before it burst into flames.

An 18-wheeler crash has caused traffic delays in the City of Hattiesburg. Police said the 18-wheeler overturned in the area ...