I-35 Experiencing Traffic In Southern Oklahoma Closed Due To Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash

Authorities are responding to the scene of a deadly multi-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Carter County.

The crash happened on the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 near US-77.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said there’s at least one person dead as a result of the crash.

One southbound lane has been reopened between US-77 and SH-53, and the closure is expected to last several hours.

The northbound lanes were closed, but have since been reopened.

Traffic is being diverted to Exit 47 on to US-77 in Murray County.

It is unknown what caused the crash at this time.