Major accident on US-75 at Ridgeview in Allen blocks traffic
ALLEN, TX – Officials closed one side of the highway in Allen Sunday evening after a major accident on the north side of town, reports DFW Scanner.
Major Accident (Allen) Allen PD has closed all northbound lanes of Highway 75 at Ridgeview Drive. All lanes must exit. Major delays and growing – take another route!
— DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) May 5, 2024
The incident occurred sometime before 6:34 p.m. on the northbound side of US-75 at Ridgeview Drive. This is just east of Ridgeview Crematory.
Police have not yet commented on the circumstances of the accident. It’s not yet clear how many vehicles were involved or if anyone involved in the crash sustained injuries.
Authorities closed all northbound lanes while emergency teams responded to the scene and worked to clear the wreckage. Police encourage drivers to seek alternate routes and to avoid the area.
A full investigation is underway. Our team of news bloggers will post updates if and when we learn more about what happened.
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