Double Fatal Crash Shuts Down WB Interstate 30 in Mesquite

The westbound lanes of Interstate 30 in Mesquite are shut down due to a double fatal crash on Tuesday morning.

The crash happened around 4 a.m. on I-30W at Big Town Boulevard when an eighteen wheeler collided with a pickup truck.

According to officials, one person was found dead at the scene.

A second person was transported to a local area hospital where they were later pronounced dead, officials said.

Traffic alert in Dallas: I-30 WB closed at Big Town Blvd. Fatal accident occurred around 4am Tuesday. Avoid the area. @nbcdfw #DFWTraffic pic.twitter.com/iLwStSLpY0

— Samantha Davies (@SDaviesNBC5) January 17, 2023

As of 11 a.m., the interstate had not been reopened as crews continue to investigate the crash.

It is still unclear when the highway will reopen. The eastbound lanes of I-30 were unaffected due to the crash.

Delays for morning commuters reached as high as 35 minutes. Traffic anchor Samantha Davies encouraged drivers to avoid this area.

Highway 80 also saw large back ups as a result of the crash.