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Multi-vehicle crash caused partial closure of I-35E northbound in Dallas

Updated on: August 29, 2024 / 10:13 AM CDT / CBS Texas

Portion of I-35E northbound shut down in Dallas

DALLAS – A crash in southern Dallas County caused a portion of I-35E to shut down Thursday morning.

The crash involved an 18-wheeler and multiple other vehicles in the northbound lanes of I-35E at Loop 12. There is no information yet about possible injuries or exactly how the accident happened.

Drivers headed into Downtown Dallas on I-35E northbound were forced off the highway at Loop 12. By around 8 a.m., two lanes were getting by the crash scene. By 10 a.m., all lanes reopened.

Texas Department of Transportation

Texas Department of Transportation cameras showed a miles-long backup in the area.

Julia Falcon

Julia Falcon is a digital content producer at CBS News Texas. Julia has previously written for news outlets across Dallas-Fort Worth like the Denton Record-Chronicle, D Magazine, 1080 KRLD and 105.3 The Fan. She covers a span of topics, focusing on sports and trending topics. Every week, Julia produces a show called "Eye on Trending," where she answers top trending questions.