Injuries reported in multi-vehicle crash at TX-121 SB near TX-114 WB
GRAPEVINE, TX – Emergency crews responded late Monday morning to a multi-vehicle collision with injuries along the highway in east Grapevine, reports DFW Scanner.
We are working a large multi-vehicle crash on southbound SH-121 at the flyover. At least 8 vehicles are involved, including a fire truck. One person has been transported with injuries. SH-121 is shut down and all traffic being is diverted to Texan Trail. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/p3zwQ2pD2d
— Grapevine Police (@GrapevinePolice) January 15, 2024
The incident happened sometime before 11:28 a.m. on the southbound side of TX-121 at the flyover to TX-114 westbound. This is just north of DFW International Airport.
The circumstances of the accident are still under review. Police say that at least eight vehicles were involved, including a fire truck.
Medics transported one person to the hospital with unspecified injuries, and officials closed TX-121 in the area of the accident while crews investigated and worked to clear the scene. The highway re-opened by around 1:20 p.m.
Police say that icy roadways were likely a primary cause of the accident. They urged drivers to stay home if possible.
The investigation is ongoing.
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