Three Car Accident Causes Major Traffic Delays in South Padre Island
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: May 27, 2023
no reported injuries
A three-car accident on the Queen Isabella Bridge in South Padre Island caused major traffic delays in the area, according to officials. The incident occurred early Saturday afternoon and has resulted in a "bumper to bumper" traffic delay all the way to Laguna Heights.
Port Isabel Police Chief Robert Lopez confirmed that there were no reported injuries at this time and no ambulances were called to the scene. Two towing trucks are currently en route to move the vehicles involved.
The cause of the accident is unknown at this time, but authorities are urging visitors and tourists driving through South Padre Island during Memorial Day weekend to exercise caution and patience on the roads.
This holiday weekend, it's important for everyone on or near South Padre Island's roadways to remain vigilant while traveling.
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Tags: Texas, Brownsville, Harlingen, Traffic Delays, Weslaco, McAllen, South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Holiday Weekend, Drive Cautiously, Be Patient
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- three cars
- State:
- Texas
- City:
- South Padre Island
- Location:
- Queen Isabella Bridge
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-05-27
- Time of Incident:
- early Saturday afternoon
Queen Isabella Bridge
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