Posted on Jan 09, 2025

Multi-vehicle crash closes I-40 in both directions west of Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - New Mexico State Police were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 40 on Thursday morning.

In an advisory on X at 8:47 a.m., NMSP said the crash shut down I-40 in both directions at mile post 122 west of Albuquerque.  It was reported to be a weather-related incident.  There were no immediate reports of injuries.

Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes until the scene could be cleared.   Mutliple other crashes were reported on I-40 due to hazardous road conditions, including black ice.