One person is dead following a fiery crash along the Dallas North Tollway on Wednesday.
According to FOX 4 News, at least five vehicles were involved in the crash. Police say traffic was slowing down for construction near Walnut Hill Lane when a Mercedes Benz failed to a slow and slammed into the back of two pickups and two cars.
At least one vehicle caught fire following the crash. One person was rushed to Parkland Hospital where they later died. It is not clear which vehicle the decedent was riding in.
The crash occurred around 10 pm, and traffic on the tollway was delayed for about six hours. The crash remains under investigation.
The following information was provided by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT):
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