I-45 northbound in Dallas reopens after overhead sign collapse results in closure

CBS News Texas

DALLAS – An overhead sign fell onto I-45 in Dallas on Friday morning, closing all northbound lanes at Good Latimer Expressway for several hours.

The section of the interstate reopened around 5 p.m.

Dallas Fire-Rescue was called to the scene just before 11:30 a.m. The sign covered all lanes of the highway.

Texas Department of Transportation

There were four to five vehicles involved in an accident in connection to the sign falling. DFR said it isn't clear yet whether the sign falling caused the accident or the accident caused the sign to fall. 

DFR said no injures were reported from the accident.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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