HUTCHINS, Texas (AP) — A tractor-trailer hauling toilet paper crashed and caught fire near Dallas early Wednesday, spilling the hot commodity all over an interstate, officials said.
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The fire shut down westbound lanes of Interstate 20 near Interstate 45 in Hutchins, the Texas Department of Transportation said.
The driver of the truck is OK, officials said.
The toilet paper appeared to be large rolls typically used in stores, restaurants and other businesses. Texas Department of Transportation officials said the load of toilet paper “burned extensively,” according to Dallas TV station WFAA.
Toilet paper has been in high demand amid the coronavirus pandemic. Producers ramped up production and shipping operations to resupply stores wiped out by consumers buying toilet paper and paper towels in bulk.
👀 An 18-wheeler carrying industrial size toilet paper crashed and caught fire in Dallas this morning.
🧻 Many people needing toilet paper are going to be 💩 out of luck… pic.twitter.com/sEvMcZpnaN
— Brantly Keiek (@BrantlyWx) April 1, 2020
Such a waste.