Fiery semi-truck crash on I-45NB at FM 1182 kills 2
ENNIS, TX – Officials closed a portion of the interstate in Ennis for multiple hours on Wednesday after a major collision involving an 18-wheeler, reports DFW Scanner.
Fatality Accident (Ellis County) Northbound I45 remains closed at FM 1182 in Ellis County due to an earlier fiery 18-wheeler crash. DPS reports it as a double fatality accident. Lanes have been closed for several hours. Delays 1+ hour. pic.twitter.com/3qPsOo8Iqg
— DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) May 17, 2023
It’s unclear when the crash happened on Wednesday. Officials say it occurred on the northbound side of I-45 near FM 1182, which is between Alma and Rice.
Police have not yet commented on the cause of the crash. They say the accident involved a tractor-trailer and that at least one vehicle caught fire. At this time, they are reporting two fatalities from the incident.
Our team of bloggers will return with updates if we learn more about the circumstances of the accident.
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