‘Potentially Explosive’ Military Devices Involved in Deadly Arkansas Crash

BRINKLEY, Ark. (AP) — A crash on Interstate 40 in Arkansas involving two tractor-trailers and a truck carrying “potentially explosive” military devices has killed one person and backed up traffic for hours on the highway crowded, officials said.

The Monday afternoon crash near Brinkley, about 63 miles (101 kilometers) east of Little Rock, happened shortly after a grass fire in the area. No other injuries were reported, said Dave Parker, spokesman for the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

The truck contained potentially explosive military devices, Parker said, but did not have details. Explosives experts were brought in, the area around the crash was evacuated and the devices were removed.

Traffic was detoured in both directions overnight and the highway reopened late Tuesday.

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