A portion of the I-35 access road on the Southwest Side is closed due to a hazardous materials response. The closure is near New Laredo Highway and affects the northbound access road. Hazmat crews were called to the scene overnight to investigate a strong odor coming from an 18-wheeler.

The truck, which may have been carrying beef, was parked along the access road. Further details about the incident, including the cause of the odor and how long the truck was parked, are not immediately available. For updates on this developing story, readers can refer to the original source.