Police investigate major crash on I-20 EB near MM 585 in Gregg Co.
GREGG CO., TX – A major accident along the interstate blocked traffic Monday night just east of Liberty City and north of Kilgore, reports KETK.
The incident happened sometime before 7:03 p.m. on the eastbound side of I-20 near mile marker 585. This is between TX-135 and TX-42.
Police haven’t yet shared any details about injuries, the cause of the collision, or the number of vehicles involved.
Officials closed both eastbound lanes of I-20 for over an hour while crews investigated and worked to clear the scene. During this time, police urged drivers to avoid the area and observe posted detours.
All lanes re-opened by around 8:14 p.m.
A full investigation is underway. Our team of news writers will return to update the blog if we learn more about the circumstances of the accident.
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