No Major Injuries After 5-Vehicle Crash on Expressway 83 [Harlingen, TX]

Police Investigate Multi-Vehicle Crash on Expressway 83 in Harlingen

HARLINGEN, TX (May 8, 2026)— A five-vehicle crash on Expressway 83 caused traffic delays Friday evening.

According to a Harlingen Fire Department spokesperson, Emergency Medical Services and law enforcement responded to the crash near Altas Palmas and Stuart Place Road.

The collision involved five vehicles and created a traffic backup near Bass Boulevard, outside the ValleyCentral studios.

Officials said the roadway has since been cleared.

Authorities reported no major injuries at the time of the initial report.

Investigators have not released additional details about what caused the crash or whether any citations were issued.

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