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18-Wheeler Wreck Shuts Down U.S. 380 in Denton County for Hours

Authorities said an 18-wheeler was involved in a multivehicle wreck that shut down U.S. 380 in Denton County for several hours early Friday morning. [[304682401,C]]

Both directions of U.S. 380 were closed near North Potter Shop Road in Crossroads after the 18-wheeler with another vehicle and spilled 28 tons of gravel onto the road, according to authorities with the Denton County Sheriff's Office.

One eastbound lane was opened at about 7 a.m. Police reopened all lanes at about 7:45 a.m.

No injuries were reported.

Viewers reported to NBC 5 that one alternate route, Fishtrap Road, was blocked because of flooding. [[304689781,C]]

Stay tuned to NBC 5 for the latest updates.

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