Interstate 30 was closed in East Dallas early Wednesday after an 18-wheeler crashed into a power pole, sending utility lines down across the freeway.
The crash happened before 4 a.m. along I-30 at the St. Francis Avenue exit, near the split with U.S. 80.
The Texas Department of Transportation said a tractor-trailer veered off the roadway and struck a power pole. Power lines fell onto both directions of the interstate and service roads, closing all lanes to traffic and leading to significant delays.
A hazardous materials crew was also cleaning up a fuel spill.
Authorities closed all lanes of I-30 while crews worked to clear the scene. By 5:15 a.m., some westbound lanes had reopened.
All lanes of I-30 were closed between St Francis Avenue and Buckner Boulevard.
It’s not yet clear whether any injuries have been reported.
Additional details on what caused the tractor-trailer to leave the roadway were not immediately known.
NBC 5 Meteorologist Samantha Davies said winds reaching as high as 60 mph were possible in the area when a strong storm was moving through at the time of the crash.
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