Crash Snarls Early Morning Commute on I-10

Emergency crews responded to an early morning, multi-car crash on I-10, snarling the morning commute.

The accident occurred just before 7 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-10 near mile marker 42, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Multiple vehicles were involved in the collision, which occurred in the westbound lanes of the freeway. The exact number of vehicles involved and the extent of the damage is still being determined.

Traffic is backed up for several miles in the area, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

TxDOT crews and emergency responders are on the scene, and the freeway is partially blocked in the westbound lanes. Traffic is backed up for several miles in the area, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

No additional information is available at this time.