Jackknifed semi hauling batteries bursts into flames

Jackknifed semi hauling batteries bursts into flames

I-40 accident shuts down lanes, causes traffic backups throughout El Reno

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A semi-truck hauling pallets of 9-volt batteries jackknifed Wednesday afternoon and brought traffic on I-40 to a halt.

El Reno Fire Chief Jason Duff said the batteries caught fire.

It took several hours…