ROUND ROCK, Texas — All lanes of southbound Interstate 35 have reopened following a multiple vehicle collision early Thursday morning that led to a complete shut down.
At 5:40 a.m. on Dec. 15, multiple vehicles collided into one another on southbound I-35 near Exit 252 in Round Rock. According to a Round Rock Police Department spokesperson, five vehicles needed to be towed from the scene and two people were taken to the hospital.
The traffic from the incident led to a back-up to Exit 257. As of 6:55 a.m., two lanes had been reopened following the collision. There were multiple signs indicating drivers to merge into the open lanes on the left.
The RRPD spokesperson said that one vehicle involved had been towed as of 6:30 a.m., but more tow trucks were headed toward the incident.
Drivers were advised to avoid the area if possible.
No additional information is available at this time.