Traffic Alert: Two accidents on I-25 SB, multiple vehicles involved

Albuquerque –

Shortly before 1:00 p.m., an officer with the Albuquerque Police Department notified dispatch that there had been multiple car accidents on I-25 southbound (SB).

One accident occurred on I-25 SB near Candelaria, the other on I-25 SB near mile marker 226, near the Big I. The accident on I-25 SB near Candelaria has the middle lane closed, according to NM DOT. The accident on I-25 SB near mile marker 226 has the middle lane closed, according to NM DOT. One of the accidents involves four cars.

The Albuquerque Fire Department has also been on scene since 1:02 p.m. Engine 19 and Rescue 19 were dispatched to the scene of the accident on I-25 SB near Candelaria. Engine 13 and Rescue 13 were dispatched to the scene of the accident on I-25 SB at mile marker 226.

There is also an accident at the corner of Broadway and Central and 4th and Cutler.

As soon as we learn more, we will let you know.

TO UPDATE:

As of 1:55 p.m., both the accident site on I-25 SB near Candelaria and the accident site on I-25 SB at mile marker 226 had been cleared.