One person died in a truck fire that shut down I-95 North for several hours on Tuesday near Belcamp, according to Harford County fire and EMS officials.

Firefighters responded to the scene around 6:55 a.m. The incident shut down all northbound lanes of I-95 past exit 80 to Riverside Parkway, officials said.

View post on X

Firefighters used foam to extinguish the flames, and a water tanker was called to the scene as there are no fire hydrants on the highway, according to officials.

Around 8:33 a.m., officials said northbound lanes may remain closed for several hours as Maryland State Police investigate. Drivers were urged to take Pulaski Highway (US-40) or Belair Road (US-1). The accident was cleared a little before 1:30 p.m., according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

Officials with the Harford County Department of Emergency Services and Maryland Emergency Response also responded to the scene.

WJZ is a media partner of The Baltimore Banner. Read the original story.