Fatal multi-vehicle crash shuts down southbound IH-37 near Lantana Street

A fatal multi-vehicle crash has shut down southbound IH-37 near Lantana Street as police and forensic investigators respond to the scene.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A fatal multi-vehicle crash has shut down southbound IH-37 near Lantana Street as police continue investigating the scene.

Authorities say officers are responding to the crash along with forensic investigators as crews work to process the area and determine what happened.

At this time, officials have not released information on how many people were involved or what may have caused the crash.

Drivers are urged to avoid southbound IH-37 in the area and seek alternate routes as the highway closure is expected to cause significant delays.

This remains a developing story and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.