Eastbound I-40 shut down in Oklahoma City due to multi-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer
Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said the people involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and no one was taken to a hospital
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 are shut down because of a multi-vehicle crash near Anderson Road in Oklahoma City. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.The crash happened shortly after 6:30 a.m. Monday on eastbound I-40 between Anderson and Westminster roads. The collision has blocked the eastbound lanes, with Sky 5 showing a major traffic backup in the area.Authorities are diverting traffic at Douglas Boulevard. Oklahoma Department of Transportation officials say drivers can expect lengthy delays and should avoid the area.>> Download the KOCO 5 AppOklahoma Highway Patrol officials told KOCO 5 that a tractor-trailer was traveling west on I-40 when it swerved left to avoid stopped traffic when it crashed through a concrete barrier wall into the eastbound lanes. Another vehicle then crashed into the tractor-trailer, officials said. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said the people involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and no one was taken to a hospital.KOCO 5 will provide more details when they become available.Top Headlines Oklahoma County sheriff says Kameron Jenkins was released due to ‘old rule’ WATCH: Curious penguins enjoy spooky season at the zoo Neighbors describe scary moments 2 men were killed in OKC shooting Emotional reunions as high schoolers return to US from Israel Scientists say they’ve confirmed evidence that humans arrived in the Americas far earlier than previously thought
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 are shut down because of a multi-vehicle crash near Anderson Road in Oklahoma City.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
The crash happened shortly after 6:30 a.m. Monday on eastbound I-40 between Anderson and Westminster roads. The collision has blocked the eastbound lanes, with Sky 5 showing a major traffic backup in the area.
Authorities are diverting traffic at Douglas Boulevard. Oklahoma Department of Transportation officials say drivers can expect lengthy delays and should avoid the area.
>> Download the KOCO 5 App
Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials told KOCO 5 that a tractor-trailer was traveling west on I-40 when it swerved left to avoid stopped traffic when it crashed through a concrete barrier wall into the eastbound lanes. Another vehicle then crashed into the tractor-trailer, officials said.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said the people involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and no one was taken to a hospital.
KOCO 5 will provide more details when they become available.
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