An horrific rush hour crash on the LBJ freeway in Dallas, Texas is reported to have left multiple people trapped and injured, reports the Dallas-Fort Worth Scanner.
This is a breaking story so please stay tuned for updates.
Here’s what we know so far…
1. The Dump Truck Jumped the Concrete Barriers on the Freeway
(NBC Dallas-Fort Worth)
It’s reported that a dump truck jumped over the east bound lane of the LBJ free way and landed on the west bound one. Two cars were crushed under the truck. The free way is shut down going both directions.
2. There May Be Up to as Many as 2 Dead
Dallas Fire Rescue chief Jason Evans told Fox 4 that one person was confirmed dead and another fatality was possible.
3. The Responding Hazmat Team Got Caught in Gridlock
Hazmat have been deployed to the scene. Initially a Dallas Hazmat team got stuck in traffic, an alternative Hazmat team from Plano, Texas were quickly dispatched.
635 WB at Marsh is shut down due to a Major #accident the EB side has only the RL getting by #traffic #dfwtraffic pic.twitter.com/hAvcrXwPN1
— Shauna Nance (@ShaunaN84) September 10, 2013
4. The Crash Caused Havoc During Dallas’ Rush Hour
Freeway Accident: WESTBOUND LBJ @ MIDWAY IS NOW CLOSED. 5310
— DPD Alerts (@DPDAlerts) September 10, 2013
Freeway Accident: Westbound LBJ @ Webb Chapel has only one lane open. Expect Delays. 5310
— DPD Alerts (@DPDAlerts) September 10, 2013
FREEWAY ACCIDENT: Eastbound LBJ @ Webb Chapel is now closed as well as Westbound @ Midway. please avoid the area if possible. 5310
— DPD Alerts (@DPDAlerts) September 10, 2013
5. This Comes During a Major Construction Project to Widen the LBJ Freeway
(NBC Dallas-Fort Worth)
The LBJ freeway is under a billion dollar construction project to be widened. Construction started on the road in 2011, reports The Dallas News.
Fatal accident Tuesday shuts down 635 at Marsh Lane when dump truck jumps median http://t.co/db6DxMvpju pic.twitter.com/ZHXYZl8w7q
— FOX 4 NEWS (@FOX4) September 10, 2013