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Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Northbound I-35 at Dallas Junction for 35 Minutes
A multi-vehicle collision on northbound I-35 near the Dallas Junction in Oklahoma City closed the highway for more than half an hour Monday morning, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The roadway has since reopened, but authorities have released no details on injuries or the number of vehicles involved.
A multi-vehicle crash briefly closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 35 at the Dallas Junction in Oklahoma City on Monday morning, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred just south of Interstate 40, the patrol's collision report states. Northbound traffic was halted for a little more than 35 minutes before the lanes reopened.
Authorities have not released information about how many vehicles were involved, what caused the crash, or whether anyone was injured. The patrol's report provided no further details.
The Dallas Junction, where I-35 meets I-40 near downtown Oklahoma City, is one of the busiest interchange complexes in the metro, carrying a heavy mix of commuter, freight and cross-country traffic. Even short closures there can ripple into surrounding streets and delay drivers across the region.
Monday's crash added to the morning commute's disruptions, though the highway was back open well before midday. Officials did not say whether the closure prompted any detours or secondary incidents.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.