Westbound I-20 closed for several hours in Forest Hill after fatal accident
All westbound lanes of I-20 at Wichita Street in Forest Hill were closed for several hours Wednesday due to a fatal accident, according to tweets from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Police have not yet released any information about the accident, which was reported shortly after 11 a.m.
A spokesman from MedStar said one person was declared dead at the scene and one was treated and released at the scene.
TxDOT said drivers should expect delays on Interstate 20 and seek alternative routes. In an update, the department said all lanes had reopened as of about 2:30 p.m.
This story was originally published June 9, 2021 at 12:17 PM.
James Hartley
Fort Worth Star-Telegram