2 Injured in 18-Wheeler Accident on Interstate 35 in Lorena

2 Injured, 1 Airlifted after Lorena Crash on Interstate 35 at Callan Ranch Road

Lorena, Texas (July 5, 2019) – Two people were injured early Friday morning in a traffic accident in Lorena, authorities said.

The wreck occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on the southbound side of Highway 35 at Callan Ranch Road.

According to the authorities, the crash involved two 18-wheelers. It’s unknown what caused the collision. One of the rigs caught fire after the impact.

One driver was airlifted Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco while the other was taken by ground ambulance.

One of the driver’s suffered burns.

Both trucks were hauling food products.

An investigation into the crash is underway.