Deadly truck crash and explosion on I-35E in Carrollton

This is the second straight day a deadly crash has shut down the highway north of Dallas.

The southbound lanes of I-35E in Carrollton at George Bush Turnpike were closed Wednesday morning due to a deadly truck crash and explosion.

Police say an 18-wheeler was involved in a major crash that started around midnight. Parts of the PGB turnpike were also closed as a result.

Residents were asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes; significant delays impacted the morning commute.

Lewisville and Carrollton police responded to the incident. The road still has not reopened as of 10:30 a.m.

Emergency signs are posted.