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18-Wheeler Sends 24,000 Lbs of Amazon Packages on Highway

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By Nick , Sep 23, 2024
 

DALLAS, TX — An overturned 18-wheeler caused a complete shutdown of all lanes on I-35E just north of I-635 near Dallas early this morning. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. Sunday when a semi-truck, loaded with 24,000 pounds of Amazon packages, flipped onto its side due to flash flooding, according to Dallas police reports.

As crews work to clear the highway, all lanes remain closed. Traffic reports noted that the clean-up operation is complex, involving the removal of the trailer's contents, detaching the rig from the trailer, and clearing a sedan that was also involved in the crash.

The severe rain and flash floods affecting the Dallas-Fort Worth area have contributed to multiple accidents throughout the metroplex. 

Authorities do not expect I-35E to reopen for several hours. 

No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.

 

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