OHP responds to injury crash on I-240 EB in south Oklahoma City
Posted on Thursday, January 12th, 2023 at 6:51 pm
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — At least one person was injured Thursday morning due to a multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 240 in south Oklahoma City, according to TTN Oklahoma City.
The accident happened on the eastbound lanes approaching Exit 3 to Santa Fe Avenue. It was first reported by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol shortly before 6:25 a.m.
Multi-vehicle accident. in #SOKC on I-240 EB approaching Santa Fe Ave/Exit 3. Reported by OHP #OKCtraffic https://t.co/5PW2Tg7Vzy
— TTN Oklahoma City (@TotalTrafficOKC) January 12, 2023
Few details have been disclosed at this time, but the exit ramp, two right lanes, and the outside shoulder were blocked at different points during the response.
Injury Accident. Off-ramp blocked in #SOKC on I-240 EB to Santa Fe Ave/Exit 3. Reported by OHP #OKCtraffic https://t.co/5PW2Tg7Vzy
— TTN Oklahoma City (@TotalTrafficOKC) January 12, 2023
Morning commuters were warned of a traffic backup that formed down to Pennsylvania Avenue at Exit 1.
Accident. Outside shoulder blocked in #SOKC on I-240 EB approaching Santa Fe Ave/Exit 3, stopped traffic back to Pennsylvania Ave/Exit 1. Reported by OHP #OKCtraffic https://t.co/5PW2Tg7Vzy
— TTN Oklahoma City (@TotalTrafficOKC) January 12, 2023
By 7:25 a.m., nearly an hour after the initial report, crews had cleared the scene and all lanes were announced reopened, with traffic beginning to recover.
Accident cleared in #SOKC on I-240 EB approaching Santa Fe Ave/Exit 3, slow traffic back to Walker Ave/Exit 2. Reported by OHP #OKCtraffic https://t.co/5PW2Tg7Vzy
— TTN Oklahoma City (@TotalTrafficOKC) January 12, 2023
At this time, authorities have not confirmed the exact number of those hurt or shared any information on their conditions.
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 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.
