A series of incidents unfolded on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Hopkins County early this morning, resulting in a temporary closure of the westbound lanes and a significant emergency response effort from various local departments.
Shortly after 8 am, authorities received an urgent call alerting them to a major motor vehicle accident on I-30 westbound near the 118-mile marker. Responding to the call, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrived at the scene to find a chaotic situation. An 18-wheeler tractor-trailer lay sprawled across the center median, its cab having come to rest on the service road median. Nearby, a heavily damaged box truck also rested on the service road median, surrounded by scattered debris that had spilled onto both the service road and the highway itself.
Concerned for the safety of motorists and the ongoing incident response, officials quickly took action to close down I-30 westbound. Fortunately, despite the severity of the wreckage, no major injuries were reported in this initial collision. Local authorities, including DPS, Hopkins County Sheriff's Office, Hopkins County Constables, and other emergency services swiftly arrived to manage the scene and clear the highway.
While working diligently to address the aftermath of the first accident, emergency units were notified of another distressing incident unfolding nearby. A single-vehicle crash occurred on I-30 westbound near the 122-mile marker, involving a vehicle that had rolled over and ejected its occupant. Responders immediately rushed to the scene, recognizing the gravity of the situation. Recognizing the need for swift medical attention, a call was placed for Air Evac Lifeteam 139 - Lamar County to provide aerial medical assistance.
The helicopter arrived promptly, and medical personnel swiftly attended to the injured individual before transporting them to a trauma center. The extent of the patient's injuries remains unknown at this time, and their condition is being closely monitored by medical professionals.
After several hours of dedicated efforts from multiple departments and emergency services, both accident scenes were eventually cleared by approximately 10:39 am. I-30 westbound was reopened to traffic, allowing normal flow to resume.
The coordinated response involved numerous local agencies, including DPS, Air Evac Lifeteam 139 - Lamar County, Hopkins County Sheriff's Office, Hopkins County Constables, Fire Marshal, Hopkins County EMS, Hopkins County Fire Station 20, Sulphur Springs Police Department, Sulphur Springs Fire Department, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Their collaborative efforts ensured the safety of the public and the timely resolution of the incidents.
