Witnesses told police the driver of a semi-truck crashed into a Chevrolet Camaro sending debris all over southbound I-635.A large section of Interstate 635 has been shut down Tuesday because of a “major accident” as hazmat cleanup takes place, according to the Mesquite Police Department.
Officers responded to a incident in the area of Northbound 635 and Military Parkway a little after 1:50 p.m. The accident involved a semi-truck that hit a Chevrolet Camaro, per witnesses.
The crash caused debris to cover southbound 635 as well, officials said. The Camaro then reportedly caught fire.
Someone inside the Camaro was transported to a local area hospital in critical condition, according to officials. Northbound 635 will require hazmat cleanup from TXDOT, and as of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, this section of the highway will remain closed for some time.
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