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Fiery tanker truck crash kills 1 person, shuts down southbound I-35E lanes in North Texas, police say
By Matthew Ablon at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Part of I-35E in North Texas was shut down into early Wednesday morning after what officials called a deadly tanker truck crash.The Carrollton Police Department and the Lewisville Police Department both shared initial details around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Carrollton Police described the scene ...
Key takeaway The Carrollton Police Department and the Lewisville Police Department both shared initial details around 11:30 p.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The tanker truck crash on I-35E is a stark reminder of the risks associated with transporting hazardous materials through densely populated areas like Southlake . With the city's proximity to major highways, residents are no strangers to the dangers of truck accidents. The fact that both the Carrollton and Lewisville Police Departments were involved in responding to the incident highlights the regional cooperation necessary to address emergencies that can impact multiple jurisdictions. As the investigation into the crash continues, Southlake residents will be watching to see what measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future, particularly given the critical role that I-35E plays in the region's transportation infrastructure. The crash also underscores the importance of having robust emergency response plans in place, which fortunately appear to have been effective in this instance, with multiple agencies working together to manage the situation.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Part of I-35E in North Texas was shut down into early Wednesday morning after what officials called a deadly tanker truck crash.The Carrollton Police Department and the Lewisville Police Department both shared initial details around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Carrollton Police described the scene ...
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