2 injured in fiery crash on I-15 NB near Speedway Blvd

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The I-15 northbound has shut down due to a large fire following a crash northeast of Las Vegas.

The crash happened around 5:40 a.m. Monday on the I-15 near Speedway Boulevard, according to NDOT.

State police tell FOX5 the crash involved two semi-truck trailers. One semi jack-knifed, then erupted into flames. Nevada State Police said one person was transported to a hospital with “unknown injuries at this time.” A second person was also transported with non-life-threatening injuries.

All northbound lanes were closed at mile marker 54, but have since reopened.

RTC shared on social media that cleanup efforts and repairs would continue into tomorrow morning.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.