Several dead in accident on I-45; highway “completely closed,” reports Dallas Fire-Rescue

DALLAS – Dallas Fire-Rescue says several people are dead after a multi-vehicle crash on I-45.

The accident, which occurred shortly before 1 p.m., involved at least three vehicles and resulted in the closure of southbound I-45 between Loop 12 and Simpson Stuart Road.

“Two people were transported to the hospital, one of whom is currently undergoing CPR,” said Jason Evans, a spokesman for Dallas Fire-Rescue. “There are multiple fatalities on scene and I-45 is completely closed.”

This is a developing story. CBS News Texas will provide further updates as more information becomes available.