Two people killed, one critically injured after 350,000-pound load detaches from 18-wheeler, officials say

Two people were killed after an oversized load detached from its trailer and pinned a vehicle underneath. Source: KWTX
By KWTX Staff and Akim PowellPublished: Apr. 27, 2024 at 10:04 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedIn

TEMPLE, Texas, (KWTX/Gray News) - Two people were killed after an oversized load detached from its trailer and pinned a vehicle underneath, according to Texas authorities.

Officials said they responded to a crash involving an 18-wheeler around 11:20 a.m., on Saturday.

When first responders arrived, they found an oversized load, weighing 350,000 pinned on top of a vehicle with three people inside, KWTX reported.

Authorities said two people suffered fatal injuries and the third person was extracted from the vehicle with life-threatening injuries.

It took over four hours to safely remove the driver from the vehicle, according to KWTX.

Police have not said what caused the crash but did say multiple vehicles were involved.

Most Read

Humphreys County schools director ‘consummated’ romantic relationship with teacher in his...
Humphreys County schools director ‘consummated’ romantic relationship with teacher in his office, investigator finds
3 dead after plane crashes in Williamson County, officials say
3 dead after plane crashes in Williamson County, officials say
Police are looking for a man who allegedly took photos of an 11-year-old boy using the bathroom.
Suspect identified after taking photos of boy inside mall bathroom, police say
Police are investigating a shooting at a 7-Eleven off Joe B. Jackson Parkway.
1 killed, 1 injured after shooting outside Murfreesboro 7-Eleven
Asher Sullivan
Family praying for improvement to boy’s brain after suffering severe damage from being swept into storm drain

Latest News

A 10-year-0ld boy remains in critical condition a week after he was swept into a storm drain.
Boy remains critical after being swept into drain
It's a historically early showdown that will set the tone for the final months of the 2024...
Biden, Trump agree to 2 presidential debates with the 1st set for June
Sophie Savidge, a junior at Florida's Mason Classical Academy, says she was turned away from...
High schooler says she was turned away from prom for wearing a suit
The school said the teenager's suit did not abide by its formal wear policy for female...
Mom of teen denied entry to prom for wearing a suit wants a policy change
Witnesses share what they watched and heard during during the confrontation
Witness recalls Murfreesboro shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured