A six-vehicle collision on southbound Interstate 35W at the I-20 interchange in Fort Worth resulted in one fatality Sunday night, officials say. First responders reported hazardous material contamination at the scene.
Interstate 35W was closed for several hours while hazmat crews contained the spill. Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased or details on the type of substance involved.
Traffic was diverted off the highway as cleanup operations continued. Officials reopened all lanes after confirming that the roadway was safe.
The Fort Worth Fire Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety are investigating the cause of the crash and the origin of the spilled material. No further injuries have been reported.