BRUCEVILLE-EDDY, Texas — UPDATE: (9:15 a.m.) Officials have begun the process of reopening the northbound Interstate 35 lanes closed as a result of a traffic accident.
According to TxDOT officials, Troopers responded to a three vehicle crash at around 7:45 a.m. near mile marker 317 in Bruceville-Eddy. According to authorities, the accident occurred when a semi-truck that had been parked on the shoulder of the road was struck by a waste management truck. The waste management truck then also went on to hit a Ford Bronco, causing a three car pile up.
The driver of the waste management truck was initially stuck inside their vehicle and required assistance from emergency service personnel to be freed.
The driver of the waste management truck, as well as the drivers in the Ford Bronco and semi-truck were transported to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Previously written story continues below:
An early morning accident on northbound Interstate 35 in Bruceville-Eddy has resulted in full lane closures, according to officials.
Authorities closed all northbound lanes after the collision, with officials warning drivers to expect delays lasting up to four hours.
Officials have not released information about the number of vehicles involved in the crash or whether anyone sustained injuries. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, with authorities saying they will release additional details as they become available.
Drivers and commuters traveling through the area are advised to seek alternate transportation routes as crews work to clear the scene of the accident.