A crash on Interstate 40 in Arkansas involving two tractor-trailers and a truck carrying potentially explosive military devices resulted in one death and caused significant traffic delays. The accident occurred Monday afternoon near Brinkley, about 63 miles east of Little Rock, shortly after a grass fire in the area.
Dave Parker, spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Transportation, reported no additional injuries. The truck’s cargo included potentially explosive military devices, though details were not provided. Explosives experts were called in, the area was evacuated, and the devices were safely removed.
Traffic was diverted in both directions overnight, and the highway reopened late Tuesday morning.