Clay County, TX – Drivers traveling through southern Clay County are facing a temporary traffic disruption today after a semi-truck jackknifed along U.S. Highway 287 South, just outside the Bellevue city limits.
According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Highway 287 South is temporarily shut down due to the crash. The incident occurred just south of Bellevue, a small city in Clay County located northwest of Wichita Falls in North Texas.
Authorities say a tow truck is already on scene, and the closure is expected to be short-lived, with delays described as minimal at this time. No injuries have been reported, and officials have not indicated whether other vehicles were involved.
Highway 287 is a major north–south corridor connecting the Wichita Falls metro area to communities across North Texas, and even brief closures can cause traffic slowdowns, especially for commercial drivers and commuters.
Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down when approaching the area, and consider alternate routes if traveling through Bellevue and surrounding portions of Clay County this afternoon. Drivers should also be alert for law enforcement and emergency vehicles working along the roadway.
The sheriff’s office has not yet provided an estimated time for the highway to fully reopen but says updates will be shared as conditions change.
📍 Location context: Bellevue is located in southern Clay County, roughly 15 miles south of Henrietta and about 25 miles northeast of Wichita Falls.
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