Written by: Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers Last Updated : April 24, 2026

TxDOT closes portion of IH 20 Hwy. in Lancaster due to vehicle accident 

LANCASTER, TX – Texas Department of Transportation shut down a portion of Interstate Highway 20 along Houston School Road East due to a Friday afternoon vehicle accident. 

The collision happened around 2 p.m. and warranted a response from ambulance crews as well. Authorities have not said if anyone was injured, and are working to determine the cause of the crash. 

Updates will be added after we learn more. 

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