Fatal vehicle fire causes major traffic delays at Loop 410 and Highway 90

SAN ANTONIO — A fatal vehicle accident caused a car to catch on fire on a west-side highway which led to a major traffic delay during the morning commute Friday.

The accident was reported around 8:20 a.m. at Highway 90 and Loop 410 near the exit for Ray Ellison Boulevard. 

Officials said it was a multi-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler and a small vehicle. The small vehicle caught on fire and one person was found inside and pronounced dead on arrival. 

Another person was located but no information was given on their condition. 

Traffic cameras from the scene show traffic at a stand-still as crews work to clear the accident.

A KENS 5 crew is working to gather more information.

This is a developing story and further details will be added as they are received. Check back to this article for updates.

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