OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol say the left two lanes of Interstate 40 at Shields Boulevard were closed down after an injury collision Tuesday evening.
According to the official Twitter page of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 3:38 p.m.
OKC: Injury collision I-40 eastbound at Shields Blvd… left 2 lanes blocked… BSF
— Okla. Highway Patrol (@OHPtraffic) December 30, 2020
Officials reported injuries as a result of the crash. The extent of those injuries, as well as the number of people hurt, is not yet clear.
By 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, the left two lanes of I-40 were reopened.
This collision has been cleared… BSF https://t.co/7QNMLsVhUO
— Okla. Highway Patrol (@OHPtraffic) December 30, 2020
This information is presented as a way to help keep our community safer and is not meant to be taken as legal advice. However, the Oklahoma City car accident attorneys at the Abel Law Firm have helped clients secure financial compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving another vehicle, contact us today for a free consultation.