UPDATE: I-40 near Shawnee shut down for nearly two hours after Semi-truck crash

UPDATE 2:40 P.M.:

Both lanes near I-40 westbound have since opened back up.

SHAWNEE (KFOR) - As of Sunday afternoon both lanes of I-40 westbound near Shawnee have been shut down due to a semi-truck crash according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP).

According to the OHP, there are injuries but it is unknown who is hurt or how serious the injuries are.

Officials said that it was shut down shortly before 1 p.m., and as of 2:30 p.m., it is still shut down.

Specifically, OHP reported that the crash happened near mile marker 181 westbound with both plans blocked.

This article will be updated when the road is opened.