A traffic accident involving an 18 wheeler has resulted in a fire. First responders have been dispatched to the scene. The incident has led to a HAZMAT spill, prompting the closure of part of a highway.

The accident occurred on Highway 96, near the intersection of County Road 601. One lane, the southbound lane, is affected by the closure.

Further details about the incident are available from the source, including information about the location south of Kirbyville and Call Junction.