Emergency services responded around 11:08 a.m. to the southbound lanes, and multiple injuries were reported, said Dallas police. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, 911 callers reported seeing a multi-vehicle collision involving six vehicles, including an 18-wheeler that rolled onto its side.
Dallas Fire-Rescue dispatched a HazMat team to the scene because of the ruptured saddle tanks on the 18-wheeler spilling approximately 170 gallons of diesel. There were also several totes in the back of the 18-wheeler that had miscellaneous fluids, such as used cooking oil, that HazMat technicians had to stop leaking, said Jason Evans, a spokesman for Dallas Fire-Rescue.
The 18-wheeler reportedly struck several cars before crashing into a wall. Three people were transported to a local hospital — a man and woman in their 30s, and a woman in her 20s, Evans said. All three were in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries Friday.
Northbound lanes were later closed, shutting down travel on one of Dallas’ central roadways. They were later reopened, said Michael Rey, a spokesman for the North Texas Tollway Authority.
Photos from KXAS-TV (NBC5) showed the 18-wheeler toppled onto its side. Several emergency personnel were surrounding the vehicle.
The NTTA said drivers should expect heavy traffic and avoid the area.
This story is developing and will be updated.
Nicole Asbury contributed reporting.