I-35 major crash involves 18-wheeler, multiple vehicles

Screengrab from TxDOT camera of I-35 crash involving 18-wheeler and multiple vehicles.

Two people were hurt after a major crash on I-35 in South Austin involving an 18-wheeler and multiple vehicles.

The crash caused significant delays and drivers were asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

The crash happened at around noon in the 8700 block of south I-35.

The Austin Fire Department says four vehicles were involved.

Austin Travis County EMS says one person was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Another person was treated on scene.