Interstate 20 eastbound shut down in Lancaster after major accident, authorities say
A major crash caused police to shut down eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 at Lancaster Road on Sunday morning, according to a news release from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office assisted Lancaster police in closing down the highway, according to the release sent around 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Photos from the scene showed an overturned 18-wheeler. Authorities did not immediately release the cause of the crash, the number of vehicles involved or what injuries emergency responders found at the scene. An air ambulance was called to the scene.
The sheriff’s office advised travelers to seek alternative routes until the highway is reopened.
This story was originally published May 21, 2023 at 11:12 AM.
James Hartley
Fort Worth Star-Telegram