18-wheeler crash shuts down lanes on I-35

Published November 2, 2026 9:24 AM CST

An 18-wheeler crash shut down northbound lanes on I-35 near downtown Austin.

The backstory:

Officials say an 18-wheeler crossed over the median and flipped on I-35 near Airport Boulevard at around 3 a.m. 

The Austin Police Department says no other vehicles were involved.

The driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Hazmat crews were on scene to clear up spilled fuel on the roadway.

The Source: Information from Austin Police Department.

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