Oklahoma City, OK – A semi-truck crash early this morning caused major traffic disruptions and sent two people to the hospital after the vehicle rolled on a busy highway ramp.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 5 a.m. as the semi was taking the I-44 ramp to northbound I-35 in Oklahoma City. Both the driver and a passenger became trapped inside the overturned cab and remained there for approximately two hours while emergency crews worked to free them.
Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to the scene and was credited with successfully extricating the two individuals. Both the driver and passenger were transported to a local hospital with injuries that were described as non-life-threatening.
Crews have been working to clear the wreckage and reopen I-35 northbound. The ramp has been completely closed since the crash, leading to significant delays for morning commuters. Officials have not provided a timeline for when the roadway will be fully reopened.
Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reportedly believe that unsafe speed was the main contributing factor in the crash. Drivers in the area are advised to seek alternate routes and use caution as crews continue their work.
Further updates are expected as the investigation continues and the affected roadway is cleared.
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