Two crashes in Craighead County slowed traffic on Friday morning, prompting warnings for commuters to expect delays and drive cautiously.
The first crash occurred shortly after 7:15 a.m. on Highway 18 at the Black Oak curve. According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), the westbound lanes of the highway were blocked, requiring motorists traveling toward Jonesboro to account for longer travel times.
A second crash was reported at 7:33 a.m. on Interstate 555, just south of the Dan Avenue exit. The incident disrupted southbound traffic, with IDrive Arkansas showing congestion extending back to the on-ramp.
Emergency responders were on the scene of both incidents, and authorities urged drivers to proceed cautiously and yield to emergency vehicles.
As of this report, no further details on injuries or the causes of the crashes have been released.