18-wheeler strikes scorpion truck, shuts down part of US 183

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An 18-wheeler crash caused a portion of northbound U.S. 183 to shut down for nearly 6 and a half hours after the semi truck jackknifed and blocked the highway.

According to the Austin Police Department, one person was taken to the hospital following the crash, but there was no information on their injury status.

APD said the crash occurred at 4:55 a.m. near McNeil Drive in northwest Austin. At 11:24 a.m., the Texas Department of Transportation said all lanes were open…

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