I-40 in Arkansas at a standstill, seven semi crash reported

Massive traffic backups have been reported on I-40 in Arkansas as severe winter weather conditions contribute to crashes.

Both directions of I-40 at mile marker 169 in Lonoke, Arkansas, are reportedly closed on Wednesday afternoon.

I-40 CLOSED both ways at Lonoke #arwx #ARStormTeam #Artraffix #arnews pic.twitter.com/DqyE99Ocnf

— Jeff Baskin (@JeffBaskinFOX16) February 17, 2021

The Arkansas Department of Transportation says that a collision involving seven semi trucks occurred on eastbound I-40.

ARDOT confirms seven semi-trucks involved in a wreck on I-40 eastbound near Lonoke. The interstate will be closed ‘for awhile’ as crews try to clear the scene #ARStormTeam https://t.co/P1l0MczVEr pic.twitter.com/IlFavPT4ry

— KARK 4 News (@KARK4News) February 17, 2021

#WATCH: @JeffBaskinFOX16 and I were live during #ARStormTeam coverage when a semi-truck went off EB I-40 in Lonoke. #ARwx pic.twitter.com/c42yH3fsCt

— Mitchell McCoy (@MitchellMcCoy) February 17, 2021

Authorities say that they expect a lengthy road closure. Heavy traffic backups have been reported.

This is a developing story.