KWTX reported that the driver of a car was on the bad end of a crash with an 18 wheeler on Thursday morning.

The accident occurred in Waco, and was reported to authorities just before 8:00 a.m.. The crash happened just north of the New Road exit on Interstate 35 North.

The car involved in the crash, hit an 18 wheeler from behind and caused their vehicle to get stuck to the 18 wheeler. Firefighters had to free the driver of the wreckage they were surrounded by, and TXDOT said the crash led to traffic being backed up two to four miles.

The scene was cleared of the wreckage around 9:30 a.m..

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