Two people are dead after an 18-wheeler traveled over a concrete barrier and crashed into a truck on Interstate 10 near Vidor on Tuesday.

Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the crash around 12:15 p.m. near mile marker 858, according to a press release from DPS Sgt. Stephanie Davis.

An Isuzu flatbed truck was traveling westbound in the inside lane of Interstate 10.  The Isuzu began to slow down due to upcoming traffic.  As the Isuzu slowed down, it was rear-ended by a Kenworth truck tractor semi-trailer.  The driver of the Kenworth lost control, traveled over the concrete divider into the eastbound traffic lanes and collided head-on with a Ford pickup truck.

The driver of the Kenworth was brought by ambulance to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Isuzu received minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

The driver and the passenger of the Ford pickup truck were pronounced deceased at the scene.

All eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 10 are closed.  Motorists are urged to find alternate travel routes.

All information is preliminary and this continues to be an active crash scene.