Several people have been hospitalized after a fiery crash involving multiple semi-trucks and passenger vehicles on a highway near Oklahoma City, according to Fox 25's Connor Hansen. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Department of Public Safety reportedly told Hansen that the highway could be closed for up to 8 hours. Westbound traffic is being diverted to the Kickapoo Turnpike and eastbound Turner Turnpike traffic is being diverted to Interstate highway 35. The Oklahoma National Guard confirmed in a tweet that guardsmen are on scene transporting injured motorists and providing first aid as needed. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe crash comes after Oklahoma declared a state of emergency for its 77 counties due to inclement weather conditions.

Source: Fox News February 15, 2021 00:11 UTC