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Major traffic accident on a primary East Texas highway leaves 17 people injured, causing road closure.

A significant collision involving multiple vehicles on a main highway in East Texas resulted in 17 individuals being hurt and caused the highway to be closed for several hours, according to the authorities.

High-impact collision on a significant East Texas highway results in 17 injuries, temporarily...
High-impact collision on a significant East Texas highway results in 17 injuries, temporarily halting traffic movement

Major traffic accident on a primary East Texas highway leaves 17 people injured, causing road closure.

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 in Lindale, Texas, caused a significant disruption on Saturday afternoon. The collision involved two tractor-trailers and six passenger vehicles, according to information provided by Lindale, Texas Fire Chief Jeremy LaRue.

The crash occurred around 4 p.m. near Lindale, which is approximately 90 miles east of Dallas. The exact location on the interstate was not specified, but the westbound lanes were shut down for over two hours following the accident.

The Texas Department of Public Safety conducted an investigation into the accident. The crash sent 17 injured people to area hospitals, but the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

Crews worked to clean oil and diesel fuel left on the roadway from the crash before reopening the interstate. The shutdown was a necessary precaution to ensure the safety of other motorists.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, and more information is expected to be released in due course. The community is urged to drive safely and be aware of potential delays or detours on Interstate 20 in the coming days.

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