Collision near Belton High School forced police to divert traffic

BELTON, Texas (KWTX) - The area of Lake Road and N Loop 121 is once again open to motorists near Belton High School after police cleared the scene of a single-vehicle wreck.

The driver of a white SUV collided with a traffic signal shortly before 4 p.m. and sent it crashing into the street.

Officers were forced to re-route drivers as they cleared the scene. The wreckage was eventually removed at about 4:15 p.m.

A photo taken at the scene shows several people trying to help a person lying on the road next to the wrecked SUV.

The vehicle’s engine compartment is badly mangled.

Belton Police said the driver was transported to Baylor Scott & White with minor injuries.

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