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Deadly truck crash and explosion on I-35E in Carrollton
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Charles Nichelson , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points It happened around midnight and led to the closure of the southbound lanes of I-35E at the George Bush Turnpike. For more information on the incident, readers can refer to the report from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
A major incident occurred on Interstate 35E in Carrollton, affecting traffic in the area. The crash involved an 18-wheeler and resulted in a deadly explosion. It happened around midnight and led to the closure of the southbound lanes of I-35E at the George Bush Turnpike.
The George Bush Turnpike was also partially closed due to the incident. Local authorities are investigating the crash, but details are limited at this time.
For more information on the incident, readers can refer to the report from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: safety Published: June 24, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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