{"id":374063,"date":"2026-07-15T14:29:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/374063\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T14:29:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:29:48","slug":"multi-vehicle-crash-leaves-2-people-seriously-injured-in-east-el-paso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/374063\/","title":{"rendered":"Multi-vehicle crash leaves 2 people seriously injured in East El Paso"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM<\/a>) \u2014 The El Paso Police Department’s Special Traffic Investigations unit is investigating a multi-vehicle crash, involving a rollover, on Tuesday, July 14, in East El Paso, resulting in six people being taken to a hospital.<\/p>\n

The call of the crash came in shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14 along the intersection of Montwood Drive and Joe Battle Boulevard, under the Loop 375 overpass.<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of KTSM 9 viewer Jennifer Avila.<\/p>\n

The aftermath of the crash was confusing as far as details.<\/p>\n

\"Six<\/p>\n

Six people hurt after multi-vehicle crash in East El Paso. Photo taken by Anthony Pina\/KTSM 9 News.<\/p>\n

Three people were transported with life-threatening injuries (code 3) and three people were transported with non-life-threatening injuries (code 1), according to a spokesperson with the El Paso Fire Department.<\/p>\n

However, EPPD spokesperson Sgt. Robert Gomez said five people were transported to a local hospital and two people were transported with life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

Five vehicles were involved in the crash, and the cause of the crash is under investigation, Gomez said.<\/p>\n

\"Traffic<\/p>\n

Traffic camera capturing scene of crash in East El Paso. Courtesy of TxDOT.<\/p>\n

The Texas Department of Transportation sent out a traffic alert, noting that all lanes on Joe Battle at Montwood are closed. Clearing time is until further notice.<\/p>\n

Motorists are being asked to seek alternate routes and expect delays.<\/p>\n

Gomez noted that the intersection will be closed another three hours.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story and will update you once we learn more.<\/p>\n

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