Major Crash Involving 18-Wheeler Shuts Down Hwy 183

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DALLAS (KRLD/NBC 5) - A major crash involving multiple vehicles, including an 18-wheeler, shut down eastbound State Highway 183 at Mockingbird Lane Tuesday morning.

Irving police say Eastbound 183 and Eastbound Highway 114 remain shut down. All traffic is being diverted to Spur 482 and Loop 12. 

--Traffic Alert -- There is a multi-vehicle major crash in Dallas. EB Hwy 183 and EB Hwy 114 is currently shut down (including express lanes) and is being diverted to Spur 482 and Loop 12. This will be in effect for several hours. Please seek alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/S0Bp9zmWba

— Irving Police Dept. (@IrvingPD) December 17, 2019

It's unknown how long the closure will be in effect but authorities say it will take several hours. The accident occurred just before 9 a.m.