Part Of I-40 Closed As OKC Police Investigate Apparent Suicide

Oklahoma City police say a section of I-40 is closed near Western as officers investigate an apparent suicide early Tuesday morning.

Currently, crews have closed three outside lanes of I-40 eastbound, two inside lanes near the shoulder remain open. Crews have also closed the Western on-ramp to I-40 eastbound while authorities investigate.

It is currently unclear how long officers have been on scene or how long the closures will last.

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