Truck Crashes Off McKinney Overpass: Two Injured in Dramatic Rescue

Overpass Crash on Sam Rayburn Tollway

• ⚠️ A flatbed tow truck veered off a bridge near US 75 in McKinney, causing significant traffic backups on the Sam Rayburn Tollway.
• 💥 The incident occurred when the tow truck attempted to avoid a stalled vehicle in the southbound lanes of Highway 121.

Rescue and Injuries

• 🚒 In a dramatic rescue, the McKinney Fire Department used a ladder truck to save the tow truck driver who was dangling over the guardrail.
• 🤕 Two people were injured in the crash, including the driver of the other vehicle, but both are expected to be okay.

Traffic Impact

• 🚗 Traffic has been backed up for hours, with extensive delays on both the tollway and frontage roads, particularly in the southbound lanes.
• 🚧 The crash damaged the concrete guardrail, necessitating ongoing repairs and likely causing prolonged road closures in the McKinney and Allen areas.