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Cement truck overturns on Dallas North Tollway, blocking southbound lanes

A cement truck overturned on the southbound Dallas North Tollway near Parker Road in Plano, spilling its load and forcing traffic diversions.

Demarcus Ferris

September 11, 20261 min read

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A cement truck overturned on the Dallas North Tollway in Plano, spilling its cargo onto the roadway. The incident occurred in the southbound lanes near Parker Road shortly after 2:15 p.m.

The North Texas Tollway Authority reported that traffic is being diverted off the tollway at Parker Road. Drivers are instructed to re-enter the highway at Park Boulevard to continue their journey.

Plano police confirmed that no injuries resulted from the crash. The specific cause of the accident was not provided in the initial reports.

Authorities have not yet determined how long it will take to clear the scene and reopen the affected southbound lanes. CBS News Texas stated that it will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: cbsnews.com.

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https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/plano-cement-truck-overturns-dallas-north-tollway-parker-road-september-2026/

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Demarcus Ferris

Demarcus Ferris writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Plano.

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