EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A fatal crash and resulting vehicle fire has closed part of the eastbound portion of the Border Highway on Sunday afternoon, June 2 in El Paso’s Lower Valley, according to TxDOT.

The crash happened at about 3:30 p.m. at Loop 375 East and Midway.

Police did not say if anyone was hurt, but a fire spokesperson confirmed that there was a fatality.

Traffic is having to exit at the Fonseca exit.

TxDOT is estimating clearing time until further notice.

We will update this story when we learn more.

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