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SH 183 Westbound Lanes In Bedford Reopen After Fiery Crash

BEDFORD, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A portion of State Highway 183 in Bedford near Industrial Boulevard and the managed TEXpress lanes was shut down in both directions Wednesday afternoon after a fiery crash.

By 3:30 p.m. the eastbound lanes were back open.  By 4:45 all general purpose westbound lanes were back open.

The truck hit a wall and caught fire.  The driver was able to get out and walk around, but did go to the hospital.

The truck was carrying propane tanks.

Traffic was being routed off at Industrial Boulevard in Euless.

crash on Highway 183 in Bedford
crash on Highway 183 in Bedford (Chopper11)
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