Traffic was heavily affected in Edmond, Oklahoma, after a serious crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger car early Wednesday morning. The accident caused a fire and forced authorities to restrict traffic on one of the busiest highways in the area. Officials have asked drivers to stay alert and consider using alternate routes while crews handle the situation.
Crash Causes Major Traffic Disruption on I-35 in Edmond
A crash involving a semi-truck and a car caused major traffic problems on Interstate 35 in Edmond on Wednesday morning. According to officials from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident happened on the southbound lanes of I-35 just north of Covell Road.
After the collision, both vehicles caught fire, which made the situation more dangerous and forced authorities to temporarily shut down that part of the highway.
Emergency crews quickly arrived at the scene to control the fire and manage traffic.
Southbound Lanes Reduced to One Lane
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation reported that the southbound lanes of I-35 have been reduced to a single lane near Covell Road due to the crash…