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9-car crash backs up traffic along SPID near Weber exit Tuesday morning

One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — 10:30 AM Update: 

Officers arrived and found that nine vehicles were involved in the crash that shut temporarily closed several lanes Tuesday morning, per CCPD. One person was taken to the hospital for minor injuries. 

The department said that all involved vehicles were traveling westbound in the right lane when traffic slowed to a stop. The first vehicle stopped; but the eight vehicles behind it were all following too closely and a chain reaction occurred. 

No citations were issued at this time.

The highway was shut down for approximately one hour while officers worked to clear the roadway.

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Traffic is backed up along SPID as officers work a multiple vehicle crash on Hwy. 358 westbound, or SPID, and Everhart Road. 

CCPD said multiple lanes of traffic are closed and commuters should avoid the area. It appears from our tower camera footage that as many as seven vehicles could have been involved in the accident. 

Multiple ambulances are on scene. 

This is a developing story, stay with 3NEWS for updates. 

Traffic alert: Officers are working a multiple vehicle crash on HWY 358 westbound and Everhart Rd, With various lane closures. Please avoid the area if possible.

Posted by Corpus Christi Police Department on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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