Overturned cement truck blocks traffic on I-635WB near airport

TARRANT CO., TX – An accident involving an overturned cement truck blocked two lanes of traffic along the interstate near the DFW International Airport on Thursday, reports DFW Scanner.

Traffic alert: Avoid I-635 westbound before the DFW airport exit if possible. Two out of three lanes are blocked due to an overturned cement truck. We have crews on scene waiting for cleanup. Please watch out for our first responders if you must travel in this area. pic.twitter.com/ru351lGrnl
— Grapevine Police (@GrapevinePolice) May 11, 2023

The incident happened sometime before 11:42 a.m. on the westbound side of I-635 before the exit to DFW International Airport.

Police have not shared any details about the cause of the accident. They say the crash blocked two of three lanes on the westbound side of the interstate while crews worked to investigate and clear the scene.

All lanes of I-635 re-opened by around 2:21 p.m.

Our team of writers will share updates if and when we learn more about injuries, fatalities, or the cause of the accident.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Categories: Car Accidents

Publish Date: 2023/05/11