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Published on March 17, 2024
Rollover Crash by 18-Wheeler Halts Northbound I-35 Traffic in San AntonioSource: Google Street View

Earlier today, a rollover crash involving an 18-wheeler brought traffic to a standstill on the northbound lanes of I-35 on San Antonio's far south side. The San Antonio Police Department reported the accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. near the interchange with the Poteet Jourdanton Freeway, just a stone's throw from the South Park Mall. According to KENS5, the truck is said to have lost control before slamming into a concrete barrier.

Witnesses could only watch as the towering vehicle, overturned by force unseen, lay strewn across the lanes, blocking the morning surge of vehicles. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and it has not been confirmed whether the slick conditions following a spell of wet weather played a role in the turmoil. Officials have yet to release detailed information about potential injuries sustained in the untimely wreckage.

The aftermath of the crash saw the closure of a significant stretch of I-35, prompting authorities to divert traffic as clean-up crews and emergency responders canvassed the scene. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes, causing delays and a ripple of frustration among those caught in the unexpected congestion.

Details surrounding the incident are still developing. Still waiting for an update, SAPD has been tight-lipped on whether any other vehicles were involved or the condition of the truck driver, while the investigation continues. "It's unclear if anyone was hurt," a report obtained by KENS5 stated.