Ten Hurt In Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-35 In Fort Worth
Ten people were hurt today in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down I-35 in Fort Worth.
9 hurt in fiery big rig crash on SB I-35W in FW; 4 of them hospitalized, one in critical condition, says MedStar https://t.co/UJNDHMuPm1 pic.twitter.com/lGzWWK6UC9
— NBC DFW (@NBCDFW) May 11, 2017
The crash happened around 1:40 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-35 at Golden Triangle Boulevard. The crash involved a semi truck hauling powdered milk as well as a pickup and car. The vehicles caught fire after the crash.
Authorities say that ten people were injured in the crash. One person is listed in critical condition and another is listed in serious condition. The condition of the truck driver isn’t clear.
MAJOR TRAFFIC ALERT!! Southbound 35W in Ft Worth SHUT DOWN near Golden Triangle https://t.co/FG9FHEve72
— Madison Adams (@MadisonAdamsTV) May 11, 2017
Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the crash.
Hazmat crews responded to the crash to clean up spilled fuel.
The crash shut down I-35 in both directions. Southbound I-35 will be closed for several more hours. Northbound I-35 is expected to reopen soon. Drivers are advise to seek alternate routes.
#BREAKING I35W S at a Golden Triangle remains shut down Crashed semi has to be cleared and bridge inspected b4 it can reopen @CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/5vEaEtjUWN
— Tom Riehm (@COWTOWNLENS) May 11, 2017