The driver of a garbage truck died after striking an overpass on 287 where traffic in both directions is rerouted due to structural concerns.
FORT WORTH, Texas — A major accident on Martin Luther King Freeway (U.S. 287) has caused the death of a garbage truck driver and ongoing road closures along with rerouted traffic on the major road southeast of downtown Fort Worth.
Fort Worth police tell WFAA the garbage truck struck an overpass in the area of U.S. 287 and Erath Street. Officers from their East division responded to the accident early Wednesday evening.
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According to police, two males occupying a dumpster truck were exiting the highway and struck several supporting pillars for the highway bridge that goes over Erath street. The driver was ejected and was declared deceased, and police said the passenger was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
Since responding, authorities have spent much time on U.S. 287 maintaining control of traffic.
FWPD told WFAA that southbound Drivers are being forced to exit at Berry Street, and northbound drivers are being forced to exit Miller Street.
Police advise the public to take alternate routes until the location is deemed structurally sound.
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