Overturned 18-wheelers, RVs reported as high winds cause damage across North Texas

 

Interstate 35W was closed Tuesday morning as high winds overturned vehicles.

DALLAS — Damage was reported across North Texas on Tuesday morning as severe storms moved through the Metroplex.  

Two 18-wheelers were tipped over by the wind on Interstate 35W at FM 1171 and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, officials said. Traffic was shut down on I-35W while the winds died down and officials worked to get tow trucks on the scene to remove the vehicle. 

No injuries were reported as a result of the crashes. 

In Parker County, firefighters responded to an RV park on White Settlement Road where several trailers were overturned Tuesday morning. 

In Dallas, firefighters were dispatched around 6:02 a.m. to a report of roof damage with at least one chimney falling over at an apartment complex located at 18749 Marsh Lane, according to a statement from Dallas Fire Rescue. There have been no reported injuries. 

This is a developing story.  WFAA will update this story as additional information becomes available.

 

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