ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A collision was reported Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 40 near Albuquerque’s West Old Town area, according to NMRoads511.
The accident occurred on the eastbound interstate at mile marker 157, approaching Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest. It was first recorded in the NM Roads map index at 1:29 p.m.
While the cause of the wreck has not been disclosed, the scene remained on the roadway for at least 45 minutes, suggesting a major crash.
New-Accident 03/22/2023 01:29PM. Crash, I 40 E at MM 157, (RIO GRANDE BLVD.) (12th ST.). END: unknown
— NMRoads511 (@NMRoads511) March 22, 2023
By 3:14 p.m., the alert had expired and all lanes were reported cleared.
Expired-Accident 03/22/2023 01:29PM. Crash, I 40 E at MM 157, (RIO GRANDE BLVD.) (12th ST.). END: 03/22/2023 02:14PM
— NMRoads511 (@NMRoads511) March 22, 2023
Local agencies have not released any information indicating injuries in the event.
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