Semi-truck accident on I-75 SB at Walnut Hill Ln blocks traffic
DALLAS, TX – Officials closed the southbound lanes of I-75 at Walnut Hill Lane after an 18-wheeler jackknifed along the roadway, reports KLRD Traffic.
#DALLAS: SB 75 closed at Walnut Hill due to a jackknifed 18 wheeler #KRLDTRAFFIC #1080TRAFFIC pic.twitter.com/WqTljbymTA
— KRLD Traffic (@krldtraffic) February 3, 2023
The incident happened around 7:01 a.m. just west of Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.
Authorities have not yet commented on how the incident occurred, but icy roadways were likely a factor in the wreck.
It is unclear how long the southbound lanes will remain closed. Our team will return with updates if and when we learn more about injuries, how the wreck happened, or how long it will take crews to clear the lanes of traffic.
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