An evening collision in El Paso's Upper Valley resulted in multiple injuries and a significant closure along Doniphan, according to local authorities. El Paso Police were called to the scene of the crash Sunday evening, which involved multiple individuals transported to University Medical Center following the incident. The severity of the impact was such that one person was confirmed to have sustained serious injuries, as per KFOX-TV.
As reported by KVIA, the crash involved three vehicles at the intersection of Doniphan and Spur 16. Fire dispatch confirmed the transportation of at least one individual with serious injuries to a local hospital. The convergence of destruction led to all lanes being shut down as emergency services tended to the wounded and assessed the mangled scenes before them.
As the night progressed, further details emerged. A total of eight people were hurt in the crash, which included the one person with serious injuries. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) declared that traffic in both directions along Doniphan was affected, with a clearing time that remained unspecified until further notice, as detailed by KTSM.
The aftermath of the crash saw a response from various emergency service teams, and significant disruptions were felt by travelers in the area. However, by 12:30 a.m. Monday morning, TxDOT announced the reopening of all lanes of Doniphan at Spur 16, bringing some relief after hours of closures. The flow of traffic, once halted by the unforeseen calamity, was restored amidst the silent echoes of red and blue lights that had earlier painted a picture of urgency along the roadway.