SUV Driver Transported to Hospital After Crash on I-80 East Near Wells |

A portion of I-80 east near Wells Avenue was closed to traffic Wednesday morning after a crash involving a SUV and semi-truck.

Nevada Highway Patrol and Reno Fire responded to the crash just before 7:30 a.m.

Photos show the SUV stuck underneath a semi-truck's trailer.

Reno Fire says the SUV driver was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

There's no immediate word on what caused the crash. Traffic cameras show cars are backing up to near the McCarran exit near Robb Drive.

8:53 AM UPDATE: Two lanes open at this time. We’re looking for witnesses that saw anything preceding this crash. Call 775.687.9600 re: #190802277. Trooper Caster #6504 is investigating. pic.twitter.com/suLiJLq13T
— NHP Northern Command (@NHPNorthernComm) August 28, 2019

Meanwhile, a separate injury crash is causing traffic backup on Highway 395 south near Golden Valley. NHP reports that this injury crash happened just after 7:15 a.m. Wednesday. Emergency crews are on scene assisting.