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I-35 southbound lanes still shut down in Denton due to early morning fiery crash

No major injuries were reported, according to the Denton Fire Department.

DENTON COUNTY, Texas — This story has been updated to indicate northbound lanes were reopened.

I-35 was shut down early Tuesday morning in Denton due a fiery crash involving two 18-wheelers near FM 1173. 

Denton Fire Department officials said the two 18-wheelers crashed shortly before 4:30 a.m. One of the trucks caught fire in the crash and burned completely. 

That truck had been carrying car doors, authorities said.  

No major injuries were reported, according to fire department officials, although the driver of the truck that burned down did have some minor injuries. 

All southbound I-35 lanes were expected be shut down for several hours while police and fire officials investigate the crash. 

The northbound lanes of the interstate were reopened around 5:45 a.m., Denton police officials said via Twitter. 

The southbound lanes were still closed as of 10 a.m.

Authorities were still asking drivers to avoid the area at that time. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

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