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All eastbound lanes of I-30 in Fort Worth closed after multi-vehicle crash

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Published  January 28, 2025 6:40am CST
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FOX 4

All eastbound lanes of I-30 closed in Fort Worth

The crash occurred just before 6 a.m. on I-30 near the East Loop 820 interchange in Tarrant County. It is unclear when the crash will be cleared.

The Brief

    • A multi-vehicle crash involving several cars, including two 18-wheelers, has caused all eastbound lanes of I-30 to shut down in Fort Worth.
    • The northbound East Loop 820 ramp to eastbound I-20 is also completely blocked.
    • An emergency helicopter landed on the highway to assist with medical aid for those who may be injured.

FORT WORTH - All eastbound lanes of I-30 in Fort Worth are closed this morning following a multi-vehicle crash involving several 18-wheelers. 

An emergency helicopter landed on the highway to assist with medical aid for those who may be injured.

What we know:

The crash occurred just before 6 a.m. on I-30 near the East Loop 820 interchange in Tarrant County.

The northbound East Loop 820 ramp to eastbound I-20 is also completely blocked.

Details about the number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash remain unclear. However, authorities have confirmed the involvement of a semi-truck and several other vehicles.

A separate multi-mile backup is reported on Highway 80. The cause and details of that incident are also unclear.

The highway is expected to be shut down for an extended period of time.

What we don't know:

The exact cause of the crashes and the total number of vehicles involved have not been confirmed.

Authorities have not provided an estimated time for clearing the scene or reopening the highway.

FOX 4 News will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

The Source: Information in this article comes from FOX 4 traffic anchor Chip Waggoner and TxDOT cameras.

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