Crash in Temple diverting southbound traffic off Interstate 35

TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — A crash is causing delays Monday afternoon on Interstate 35 southbound in Temple, police say.

Temple Police say its officers are assisting with a traffic accident near exit 298 and during this time, the highway will be shutdown so drivers are being diverted off the highway before exit 299 southbound.

Drivers are advised to use an alternate route through this area as crews clear the scene.