*Updated at 11:55 a.m. 05/14

WICHITA COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — Several agencies responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. 287, between F.M 369 and Rifle Range Road Sunday morning.

According to a Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. at the scene, shortly after 2 a.m., May 14, a crash involving several vehicles shut down the freeway. At least two people were killed, and several people were hospitalized.

Several Wichita County emergency agencies worked the scene of a major accident on U.S. 287 Sunday morning. Photo credit: KFDX/KJTL

DPS spokesman, Sgt. Marc Couch, said two people were killed in the six-vehicle collision. Officials at the scene said the freeway will be closed for several hours while the accident is investigated.

DPS has asked motorists to avoid the area if possible and use caution while driving around traffic control vehicles and emergency services.

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