Truck Accident on State Highway 121 Causes Massive Traffic Gridlock
Incident Overview
Crews were responding Wednesday afternoon to a wreck on State Highway 121 in McKinney after a truck flipped on its side and was hanging off an elevated portion of the roadway, snarling the afternoon commute and leading to massive traffic gridlock in the area.
As of 3:30 p.m., all southbound lanes of the highway, also known as the Sam Rayburn Tollway, are closed at Hardin Boulevard due to the crash, according to the North Texas Tollway Authority.
Live video from the scene had shown the cab of the vehicle tilted on its side and hanging off an elevated portion of the interstate as crews worked to pull the vehicle back. The cab of the vehicle smashed through the roadway’s concrete barrier, the video shows.
Road Closures and Traffic Delays
According to NTTA, two lanes of northbound Sam Rayburn Tollway are also closed as a result of the accident.
The wreck led to lengthy delays for motorists, who faced heavy traffic gridlock as a result of the crash.
It is not immediately clear what led to the wreck and information about possible injuries to the truck driver were not immediately known. NTTA warned that drivers should expect heavy delays.
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Investigation and Lane Reopening
Officials also did not immediately say when they expected the lanes to reopen.
Deputy Breaking News editor Alfred Charles contributed to this report.
Conclusion
The truck accident on State Highway 121 has caused significant disruptions to traffic in the area, with multiple lanes closed and heavy delays expected. As the investigation into the cause of the accident continues, motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly and expect delays.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the accident on State Highway 121?
A: A truck flipped on its side and was hanging off an elevated portion of the roadway, causing a massive traffic gridlock in the area.
Q: Which lanes are closed due to the accident?
A: All southbound lanes of the highway are closed at Hardin Boulevard, and two lanes of northbound Sam Rayburn Tollway are also closed.
Q: Are there any injuries reported in the accident?
A: Information about possible injuries to the truck driver is not immediately known.
Q: When are the lanes expected to reopen?
A: Officials have not immediately said when they expected the lanes to reopen.
