LUNA COUNTY, NM — Emergency crews were called to a tractor-trailer wreck Wednesday evening on Interstate 10 near west Deming, reports the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
The crash impacted the eastbound interstate at milepost 69, past Deming Station Road and Petro Travel Center. Dispatchers first received the call shortly before 5:24 p.m.
Details remain limited at this time, but all eastbound lanes in the area were shut down as crews worked the scene.
ROAD ADVISORY
CRASH – Deming Area
I-10 eastbound is closed at milepost 69 due to a motor vehicle crash. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and watch for emergency personnel, and equipment. Please use extreme caution and expect delays. #NMDOTcares— NMDOT (@NMDOT) October 26, 2022
Motorists were urged to slow down and use extra caution. By 6:18 p.m., eastbound traffic was being detoured at milepost 68 onto New Mexico State Road 418.
ROAD CRASH UPDATE – Deming Area
I-10 eastbound is closed at milepost 69 due to a motor vehicle crash. A detour is in place at milepost 68 onto NM 418. Please reduce speed, obey posted signs, and watch for emergency personnel. Use extreme caution and expect delays. #NMDOTcares pic.twitter.com/mdBAu8ab3d— NMDOT (@NMDOT) October 27, 2022
By 8:51 p.m., over three hours later, the roadway was reopened, but significant delays remained.
UPDATE: I-10 eastbound at milepost 69 is now open, continue to use caution for heavy congestion. Removed from NM Roads. #NMDOTcares
— NMDOT (@NMDOT) October 27, 2022
Officials have not disclosed any details regarding potential injuries.
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