UPDATE
According to authorities, traffic slowed on I-35 for a road crew, and a truck tractor semi-trailer failed to control its speed — the truck then hit three other semi trucks and six passenger vehicles.
Six people were transported to Baylor Scott & White in Waco and one woman, 39-year-old Jennifer James of Lorena, was pronounced dead at the scene.
All northbound traffic is currently being diverted to the service road at Exit 328 (Sun Valley Boulevard & Spring Valley Road) — traffic delays are expected to last until 6:00 p.m.
UPDATE
State troopers say they are investigating a major crash on Northbound I-35 near mile marker 326.
All northbound traffic is being diverted to the service road at the Moonlight Park and Hewitt Drive exit ramp.
Traffic delays are expected to last for a few hours.
ORIGINAL STORY
25 News is learning that a multi-vehicle crash is affecting traffic on I-35 in the Hewitt area near Old Temple Road. We've reached out to officials for more details.
This is a developing news story and 25 News will provide more updates as they become available.
