Friday, January 9, 2015

TWO 18-WHEELER WRECK SHUTS DOWN PARTS OF I-20 IN GREGG COUNTY, TEXAS



TWO 18-WHEELER WRECK SHUTS DOWN PARTS OF I-20 IN GREGG COUNTY, TEXAS

Posted: Jan 09, 2015 6:56 AM EST Updated: Jan 09, 2015 7:26 AM EST
By Kerri Compton

GREGG COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -  Emergency crews are on the scene of a wreck involving two 18-wheelers that shut down parts of the interstate in Gregg County early Friday morning.

According to authorities, the accident happened just after 1 a.m., on I-20 westbound at mile marker 583 near Highway 135. Traffic is being rerouted off onto Highway 42. 

Authorities have not released the cause of the crash or if there were any injuries at this time, but crews are working to clean up the debris. No word on when the lanes will be cleared and re-opened. Use Highway 80 or Highway 31 as alternate routes to avoid delays.