On Sunday, July 27, a serious wreck involving multiple vehicles led to a big rig catching fire and blowing up on Interstate 59 near Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

What happened: The crash happened just before 1 p.m. between Evelyn Gandy Parkway (exit 69) and US 49 (exit 67). Emergency crews rushed to the scene, where the semi caught fire. While firefighters were fighting the blaze, the truck exploded in a huge fireball.

• MDOT cameras caught the fiery explosion on video.
• The fire started near the cab, not in the trailer, and officials said the truck was not hauling fuel or other flammable liquids.
• The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Impacts: Part of I-59 had to be closed while authorities dealt with the aftermath. Crews checked the bridge and confirmed there was no major structural damage. Further checks will be done this week, and the public will be updated if more repairs are needed, according to WLOX.

No injuries were reported among drivers or first responders, and the highway stayed open after the inspection.