EL PASO, TX — A collision Thursday morning closed two left lanes on Joe Battle Boulevard in east El Paso’s Americas neighborhood, reports Diana Gomez, KFOX14 traffic reporter.
The accident took place on the southbound lanes past Vista Del Sol Drive, near UMC – East Clinic. It was first reported by KFOX14 at 8:15 a.m.
Authorities have not disclosed details on the cause of the crash, but first responders and Texas Department of Transportation crews were called to the scene.
Commuters were asked to slow down as they approach the area.
🚨#TrafficAlert The left 2 lanes are closed due to a crash on Joe Battle heading south after Vista Del Sol. Emergency and @txdotelp crews are at the scene assisting, if this is your commute please slow down.
Live traffic map:🗺https://t.co/wPcHI6WByW pic.twitter.com/3C0CfnG4cS— Diana Gomez (@DianaKFOX_CBS) October 6, 2022
By 8:33 a.m., the scene had been cleared from the roadway and all lanes were reopened.
It remains unclear at this time whether anyone was seriously hurt.
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