Major crash at I-20 EB and S Cooper St in Arlington blocks traffic
ARLINGTON, TX – Arlington emergency teams responded to a major crash along the interstate near the mall on Wednesday morning, reports Arlington PD.
🚨TRAFFIC ALERT🚨
Our officers are working a major accident– eastbound I-20 at Cooper shut down. This includes the Bowen on-ramp.
Expect delays and take alternate routes as it is expected to be closed for a significant amount of time.
Updates to come. #ArlingtonTX
— Arlington, TX Police (@ArlingtonPD) July 31, 2024
The accident happened sometime before 8:42 a.m. on the eastbound side of I-20 at South Cooper Street. This is between South Bowen Road and Matlock Road.
There’s no word yet regarding the cause of the crash or the number of vehicles involved. Additionally, it’s not yet clear if any of the involved parties sustained injuries.
Officials closed the interstate in the area of the collision, asking motorists to exit at Green Oaks Boulevard and re-enter the interstate at Matlock Road or South Collins Street.
The interstate re-opened around 9:38 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing. Our team of news writers will circle back with updates if we learn more about the circumstances of the accident.
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