Overturned truck and trailer causes I-45 shutdown in Dallas

Aerial images showed there is debris on the highway and a significant backup behind the crash.

DALLAS — An overturned 18-wheeler on southbound lanes of Interstate 45 near Interstate 20 shut down the highway early Wednesday afternoon.

There was a significant backup behind the crash. 

Aerials from the scene appear to show heavy debris along the Interstate 45.

TxDOT said the estimated time to get the roadway back open was “late afternoon.”

No other information was immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

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