ABILENE, Texas — Interstate 20 is shut down near mile marker 293 or the Elmdale exit after multiple 18-wheelers and two passenger cars were involved in a crash.
Officials on scene said the blue 18-wheeler was driving westbound on I-20 when one of its tires blew out. The driver crossed the center median while dragging a cable. The driver in the red 18-wheeler was heading eastbound and swerved into the median to dodge the westbound 18-wheeler.
A pickup truck and small car were also involved in this incident.
DPS is diverting traffic onto service roads as they investigate and clean up the accident scene.
One person was taken to the hospital and not believed to be in critical condition.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area at this time.
KTXS has a crew on scene and will provide more information as this situation develops.