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Semitrailer crash causes major traffic backup in northbound lanes of I-44 in SW OKC
Traffic is able to move around the scene, but it's causing a major backup
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Updated: 12:07 PM CDT Jun 7, 2024
A single-vehicle crash involving a semitrailer caused traffic delays in the northbound lanes of Interstate 44 in southwest Oklahoma City.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Sky 5, which is the only news helicopter in the air every weekday morning, showed that a semitrailer is stopped on northbound I-44 near Southwest 59th Street. The semitrailer suffered major damage to its front wheels and blocking two lanes, and officials said the vehicle hit a guard rail.No one was injured in the crash.>> Download the KOCO 5 AppPolice also have shut down the on-ramp from Southwest 59th Street to I-44, and crews are working to move the semitrailer. Oklahoma City Fire Department officials told KOCO 5 that a hazardous materials team and storm water quality responded to the scene because the semitrailer was leaking diesel. Top HeadlinesRed Lobster closings: These are the locations it wants to shut downTallest building in U.S. on track in OKC after council voteRossen Reports: More than 500k vehicles just got recalled, check here if your car is on the listOU softball chaplain says team has mentality that prepares them for any outcome
OKLAHOMA CITY — A single-vehicle crash involving a semitrailer caused traffic delays in the northbound lanes of Interstate 44 in southwest Oklahoma City.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Sky 5, which is the only news helicopter in the air every weekday morning, showed that a semitrailer is stopped on northbound I-44 near Southwest 59th Street. The semitrailer suffered major damage to its front wheels and blocking two lanes, and officials said the vehicle hit a guard rail.
No one was injured in the crash.
>> Download the KOCO 5 App
Police also have shut down the on-ramp from Southwest 59th Street to I-44, and crews are working to move the semitrailer. Oklahoma City Fire Department officials told KOCO 5 that a hazardous materials team and storm water quality responded to the scene because the semitrailer was leaking diesel.
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