EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Two people were injured, and all lanes on I-10 near Zaragoza were closed after a crash on Wednesday morning that spilled fuel over the road.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, all lanes were closed on I-10 West before Zaragoza and traffic is backed up to Loop 375 due to a crash.
Information is limited, but TxDOT cameras show the scene where a semi appears to have jackknifed.
According to the El Paso Fire Department, two people were injured but described their injuries as minor.
The El Paso Police Department reported that fuel spilled on the highway, delaying cleanup efforts.
By 3 p.m., TxDOT reported that only the right two lanes were closed.
TxDOT estimated the road will be cleared by 4 p.m.
Crash closes lanes on I-10 near Zaragoza, causing traffic backup in East El Paso. Credit: TxDOT
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