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Car Crash on Interstate 40 Leaves Multiple Injured
A multi-vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 40 near mile marker 123 in Pulaski County on October 12, 2023, around 3:15 p.m., resulting in several injuries.
According to the Arkansas State Police, two sedans and a pickup were involved in the accident, which blocked the eastbound lanes for over an hour. Emergency responders, including the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office and local fire departments, arrived at the scene and worked to extricate individuals from the vehicles.
Medical personnel transported three individuals to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities confirmed that no fatalities resulted from the crash.
Witnesses reported that the collision appeared to have been caused by one vehicle losing control and colliding with the others. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances leading to the accident.
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 were reopened at approximately 4:30 p.m., following vehicle removal and a preliminary investigation by the Arkansas State Police. Traffic delays were significant but returned to normal thereafter.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.