Early Monday morning, Spur 601 became the scene of a traffic standstill as a crash led to the closure of all eastbound lanes at Airport Road and westbound lanes at Global Reach Drive. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reported the incident at approximately 2:30 a.m. and has not yet announced a clearing time. As of 7 a.m., the road remains obstructed, as confirmed by KTSM.
Further details of the accident near Biggs Field and Fort Bliss have emerged from on-site reports by ABC-7. Their crew described a chilling tableau, where a white sheet appears to be covering a body, however, there has been no official confirmation regarding injuries or fatalities. Military police were seen managing the situation at the scene, according to ABC-7.
With information still unfolding, officials have yet to disclose the root cause of the crash or how many vehicles were involved. Commuters are urged to seek alternative routes as the morning progresses, while updates are promised as soon as more information is made available, as reported by KFOX-TV.
