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I-35W reopened in Fort Worth after fatal collision

A deadly crash near Felix Street forced a multi-hour closure of I-35W in both directions before traffic resumed.

Sasha Esparza

September 18, 20261 min read

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Interstate 35W in Fort Worth has reopened to traffic following a fatal collision that required a full closure in both directions. The incident occurred near Felix Street, south of downtown, at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday.

Fort Worth police reported that a collision involved multiple vehicles. During the aftermath, a driver who exited their vehicle to assist was struck and killed. One individual involved in the initial crash was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities shut down the highway between Seminary Drive and Interstate 20. The Texas Department of Transportation issued alerts to mobile devices in the region regarding the shutdown. No specific timeframe for the duration of the closure was provided by officials at the time of the report.

The closure resulted in significant traffic congestion in the area. The situation is considered a developing story, and further details regarding the investigation and final traffic conditions have not yet been released.

Source: CBS News.

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