ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes of southbound I-25 were shut down Tuesday afternoon, May 2, at Rio Bravo Boulevard due to a serious crash. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office shared the traffic alert in a tweet at 3:21 p.m.

I-25 South of Rio Bravo on Tuesday, May 2, at 3:31 p.m. Courtesy NM Roads
I-25 South of Rio Bravo on Tuesday, May 2, at 3:31 p.m. Courtesy NM Roads

Authorities said callers claimed a vehicle blew a tire and rolled from northbound I-25 to southbound I-25. A person was thrown from the vehicle and found unconscious and in need of medical attention. They were taken to the hospital.

Drivers were advised to avoid the area and to expect significant delays.