Buffalo, Wyoming – A truck fire on Interstate 90 north of Buffalo led to lane closures and a secondary crash Thursday morning, though no injuries were reported.
According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, troopers responded around 7:30 a.m. to a flatbed truck hauling hay that caught fire at mile marker 42 on eastbound I-90. Authorities said the fire was mechanical in nature, and the driver was able to exit safely without injury.
While emergency crews worked the scene, troopers closed the right-hand lane to allow responders to operate safely, directing traffic into the left lane. Just before 8:30 a.m., a white SUV slowed in the left lane as instructed.
A pickup truck towing a trailer failed to slow in time and struck the SUV from behind, pushing it into the median. The impact sent debris and glass into the roadway, including toward a trooper who was on scene at the time.
Authorities said no members of the public or emergency responders were injured in the crash. The white SUV sustained significant rear-end damage, while the pickup and trailer were also damaged.
The driver of the pickup truck was cited for following too closely, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Traffic delays were reported during the response as crews worked to clear the fire, remove damaged vehicles, and reopen lanes.
The incident serves as a reminder for drivers—particularly commuters and commercial operators—to slow down and move over when approaching emergency scenes on Wyoming highways.
Officials urged motorists to remain alert, reduce speed, and follow all lane directions when emergency lights are flashing.
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