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JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas – Southbound Interstate 35W was shut down early Wednesday morning following a fatal vehicle fire and crash near the Hill-Johnson county line, authorities said.
I-35W shut down
What we know:
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office issued a traffic advisory reporting that the closure is located at approximately the 14-mile marker in Hill County. The incident has triggered significant traffic backups extending northward into Johnson County.
The Texas Department of Transportation deployed crews to the scene to assist with traffic control. Motorists were urged to seek alternative routes and avoid the area.
The roadway appears to be open again after being shut down for hours.
What we don’t know:
The investigation into the fatal crash and vehicle fire remains ongoing.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and TxDOT traffic cameras.