Wreck involving 18-wheeler in Temple impacts I-35 traffic Tuesday morning

TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - The driver of an 18-wheeler is reportedly in stable condition at a local hospital after the semi the driver was operating struck a barrier Tuesday morning.

Authorities said the 18-wheeler struck the barrier near the 6th Street exit shortly after 8 a.m.

Temple Police warned drivers to seek an alternate route while they cleared the scene on I-35 south.

Debris from the wreck reportedly damaged several vehicles.

The scene was cleared later in the morning.

Copyright 2021 KWTX. All rights reserved.