ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office closed all six lanes of I-40 near Route 66 Casino after a vehicle and semi crash left two people dead. I-40 eastbound has been reopened.
According to BCSO, the crash happened on I-40 near the Route 66 Casino at the 137 mile marker.
Deputies closed both westbound and eastbound lanes between the casino and NM 6 as they investigate. Eastbound lanes have been reopened.
One person died at the scene in the vehicle versus semi crash, deputies said.
Deputies warned drivers to expect significant delays in both directions on I-40 in the area.
The investigation remains ongoing.
