Nine taken to hospital, two in critical condition, after crash on I-35 in Denton County
Nine people, including two in critical condition, were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-35 north of Denton near Milam Road, police said.
Six ambulances and rescue crews responded to the scene, the Denton Police Department said Wednesday.
A CBS News Texas Chopper was over the scene, showing a passenger van and several other vehicles involved in the crash.
"Expect delays for the next several hours," police said in a news release.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area if possible.
"Please seek an alternate route!" Denton police said.
The duration of the closure is unknown, and authorities are investigating.
It is the second major crash on I-35 in Denton County in two days.
A
fatal multi-vehicle accident
on I-35W near Vintage Boulevard caused significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday. The crash involved an RV and six other vehicles, resulting in one fatality and six injuries.
CBS News Texas will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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