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Two killed as truck load crushes car.
An 18-wheeler load fell and crushed a vehicle. The Temple PD are on the case.
Published April 28, 2024 at 3:04pm by Julia Gomez
Deadly Oversized Load Accident in Temple, Texas
Two Dead, One Critical as 350,000 Pound Load Crashes Down
Two deceased, one critical after an 18-wheeler's oversized load crushed a vehicle in Temple, Texas. The accident, which occurred Saturday, left three people trapped; the rescue took four hours, per Temple Fire & Rescue.
"The incident occurred at the intersection of Highway 36 and 317." - Temple Fire & Rescue Facebook page
First responders freed the driver; he was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Health. His condition is life-threatening, reports USA TODAY.
"[The load] weighed 350,000 pounds" - Per Official Statements
Police are investigating but have not provided further comment. Anyone with info is urged to call Temple PD: 254-298-5500 or Bell County Crime Stoppers: 254-526-8477. Anonymous tips: bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
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