Crash
Eastbound US 80 Shut Down After Crash Near Forney, Kaufman County Line
Incident record
August 29, 2026
6:00 a.m.
US 80
Forney, Kaufman County, TX
Texas
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Injuries reported
Reported
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
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Eastbound lanes of US 80 near the Kaufman County line were closed early Saturday morning following a crash near Forney, according to WFAA Traffic.
The closure affected traffic heading east on the highway as crews worked at the scene. The crash was reported around 6 a.m. local time, based on available reporting.
Information on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, or fatalities has not been released. Details about what led to the collision have also not been made public at this time.
Drivers in the area were advised to expect delays while the eastbound lanes remained shut down. It is unclear how long the closure lasted or when normal traffic flow resumed.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.
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