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Injury crash involving semi shuts southbound I-11 near Craig Road
A crash involving a red semi-trailer and a compact vehicle closed all southbound lanes of I-11 at Craig Road Tuesday night. Nevada State Police said at least one person was injured and one person was taken into custody; the person’s condition and any potential charges were not confirmed.
All southbound lanes of Interstate 11 at Craig Road were closed Tuesday night, Oct. 20, after a crash involving a red semi-trailer and a compact vehicle, according to Nevada State Police and a Regional Transportation Commission alert.
The RTC alert said the lanes were shut down after 8 p.m. State Police initially reported that the crash blocked the left lane and involved an injury. The closure later expanded to all southbound lanes.
Troopers said one person was taken into custody, but did not identify that person or say whether they were driving the semi or the compact vehicle. Police had not confirmed the injured person’s condition or whether charges would be filed.
The closure affected southbound traffic near Craig Road while authorities responded to the crash. No further details were immediately available.