OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma County, Okla., Nov. 12, 2026 — A crash with injuries closed part of a road near Tinker Air Force Base on Thursday afternoon, November 12, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision was reported before 2 p.m. in the 6000 block of Southeast 47th Street.
Troopers responded to the scene after the crash was logged on the agency's response and accident tracker. The number of vehicles and people involved has not been released, and the extent of the injuries has not been specified.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said a full investigation is underway. No information on possible causes, including speed or impairment, has been made public.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
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The crash was reported on 6000 Southeast 47th Street in Oklahoma City. Local crash statistics, the steps for getting a police report, and nearby trauma centers are on our Oklahoma City, OK crash reports and road safety guide.
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What injuries are most common in car accidents?
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