Crash blocking I-40 lanes near Old Fort

An overturned tractor trailer is blocking three lanes of traffic on Interstate 40 near Old Fort in McDowell County .

[old fort native]

puts the meaning highway or dieways into a real perspective. we should all be thankfull that there are people out there putting there life on the line to keep us safe. i keep all the firemen and rescue workers in my prayers, and i am just glad every one made it out alive.

[ofmom]

I'm thankful for firemen and rescue workers, they are all mostly volunteer but put everyone else in front of themselves. They are always in my prayers.