I-30 Pile-up: Dangerous Ice Causes Major Accidents in Grand Prairie and Grapevine

Overnight Accidents on I-30

• 💥 A major accident has shut down I-30 eastbound in Grand Prairie from Texas 161 to Loop 12.
• 🚚 An 18-wheeler attempting to cross the service road at Belt Line is also causing significant traffic backups.
• ⚠️ The service road traffic at Belt Line is not moving, with many drivers using their flashers.

Slick Road Conditions and Black Ice

• 🧊 Black ice is a significant factor, causing vehicles to slip and slide, leading to multiple crashes.
• ❄️ A jackknifed semi-truck on the westbound side of I-30 was reported to have hit a patch of black ice.
• 🛣️ Grand Prairie officers shut down the highway not only due to the crash but also to allow for salt and sand application to prevent further incidents.

Extended Delays and Travel Impacts

• ⏳ A witness reported their usual 25-minute commute home took 2.5 hours due to the closures and multiple small crashes.
• 🚗 Drivers are advised to take it slow if they must travel, with many drivers on the road using their flashers.

Icy Conditions Beyond Grand Prairie

• 🚗 Similar slick conditions are being reported on other roadways, including Highway 67 at Redbird and elevated curves at the High Five.
• 🥶 Drivers on Highway 114 near Grapevine are also experiencing patches of ice, particularly on the sides of the road and on ramps.
• ⚠️ Grapevine police confirmed an accident involving an 18-wheeler where the driver lost control on icy roads.
• 📉 Even when roads appear clear, drivers can still feel the ice, making travel perilous.