TEMPLE, TX – An oversized load fell off a semi-trailer, and a car became pinned underneath the truck after colliding, claiming the lives of two people Saturday.
This crash happened before 11:30 a.m. on Texas Highway 36, Spectrum Local News reported.
Temple Fire & Rescue and The Temple Police Department, who responded to the crash site, declared two people, who were car passengers, deceased at the scene. After arriving, first responders, which also consisted of Georgetown, Belton, and Killeen emergency crews, extricated one of the car occupants before a medical helicopter took them to a hospital for treatment of serious, life-threatening wounds.
Officials did not confirm if the truck driver was harmed. Upon arrival, crews were seen doing what they could to stabilize the load, which was said to have weighed approximately 350,000 pounds. They closed the area for several hours before reopening all lanes around 7 p.m.
No additional information, which includes the circumstances behind Saturday’s wreck and the names of the victims, has been released. Updates will be posted as our newsroom comes to learn more.
If you were involved in a semi-trailer accident and are unsure of what your legal options consist of, or if you even have a case, please don’t wait another minute to reach out for legal guidance from Truck Accident Lawyers LLC, America’s premier truck accident law group. Our talented Texas semi-trailer accident attorneys will listen to you recount the details of your semi-trailer crash and then offer sound advice on how to proceed. Asking questions is and should be free. As such, our firm does not charge for consultations. We invite you to reach out today for a complimentary case evaluation by phone at (888)774-5836 or online to begin your next steps.