A serious multi-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler shut down emergency response operations on the Dallas North Tollway near Northwest Highway, also known as Loop 12, after the truck collided with several vehicles and struck a barrier wall.
Dallas police and Dallas Fire-Rescue both responded to the scene as the incident unfolded. Two people were transported to a local hospital with injuries sustained in the collision.
Callers to 911 reported that as many as six vehicles may have been struck by the semi-truck before it came to a stop. Officials are actively working to confirm the exact number of vehicles involved as the investigation remains in its early stages.
The crash triggered an additional public safety concern when diesel fuel from the 18-wheeler spilled onto the roadway. A HazMat team was dispatched to contain the spill and assess any environmental hazard posed by the leaked fuel.
Despite the severity of the crash and the ongoing HazMat operation first responders have kept the Dallas North Tollway open to traffic. Drivers in the area are urged to use caution and expect potential delays near the Northwest Highway interchange.
Investigators have not yet released information on what caused the semi-truck to collide with multiple vehicles. The full scope of the incident including the condition of those hospitalized remains under review by authorities.