1 person seriously hurt in crash in Northwest EP

Dave Burge
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1 person seriously hurt in crash in Northwest EP

UPDATE: The right lane at Artcraft East and South Desert is closed, according to TxDOT. Clearing time is an hour.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was seriously injured in a crash in Northwest El Paso Monday evening, May 14, according to fire dispatch.

The crash happened a little after 5:30 p.m. at Artcraft and South Desert Boulevard, according to fire dispatch. One person was transported Code 3 (serious injuries), fire dispatch said.

Our crew on the scene says the crash appears to have involved a semitruck, van and a car. Police have not confirmed any information on who was involved or the extent of any injuries.

1 person was seriously hurt in a crash at Artcraft and South Desert Boulevard Photos by Krystal Oblinger/KTSM
1 person was seriously hurt in a crash at Artcraft and South Desert Boulevard Photos by Krystal Oblinger/KTSM

All lanes are closed at the crash site, according to TxDOT. Clearing time is until further notice.

In East El Paso, a HERO tow truck was assisting a stalled semitruck when it was hit by pickup truck at Interstate 10 East at Hawkins. The crash closed the right two lanes and a nearby exit for a little over an hour, but are now reopened, TxDOT said.

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