{"id":369250,"date":"2025-11-10T13:33:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T13:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/369250\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T13:33:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T13:33:10","slug":"wrong-way-crash-closes-south-freeway-express-lanes-near-morningside-dr-in-fort-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/369250\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrong-way crash closes South Freeway express lanes near Morningside Dr. in Fort Worth"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FORT WORTH, Texas<\/strong> – A wrong-way driver traveling in the southbound lanes of the South Freeway struck three vehicles early Monday morning, including a city-owned vehicle and two semi-trucks, resulting in injuries and the indefinite closure of the express lanes.<\/p>\n

South Freeway Crash <\/p>\n

The crash happened around 2:15 a.m. Monday near the intersection of South Freeway and East Morningside Drive.<\/p>\n

Police said the driver, who was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes, was pinned underneath one of the semi-trucks after the collision. Fire crews were required to extricate the driver, who was taken to the hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.<\/p>\n

One of the semi-truck drivers was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.<\/p>\n

Express Lanes Closed <\/p>\n

The southbound express lanes of the freeway south of Meacham Boulevard remained closed Monday morning, and officials said the timeline for reopening is unknown.<\/p>\n

Investigators believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash. A traffic detective is currently handling the investigation.<\/p>\n

The Source:<\/b> Information in this article is from the Fort Worth Police Department.<\/p>\n

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