TEMPLE, TX (October 7, 2025) – The Temple Police Department is currently investigating a traffic accident.
At around 7:51 p.m., on Tuesday, October 7, officers were dispatched to mile marker 303 southbound on Interstate 35. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-wheeler that had struck a concrete wall and jack-knifed, which resulted in it partially hanging over a bridge railing.
Grones has been requested to the accident location for gas and oil that has been spilled on the roadway as a result of the accident. TXDOT has also been requested to the accident scene to assist.
During this time, southbound traffic will be diverted onto the loop. Officers are working on opening up one lane of traffic southbound.
One individual was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
This case is under investigation, and no other information will be released at this time. Anyone with information should contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.