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Two people killed in Texas after 350,000 pound load detaches from trailer, crushes vehicle: officials
Fox News ^ | 4/28/24 | Stepheny Price

Posted on 04/29/2024 3:21:49 PM PDT by Libloather

Authorities in Texas are investigating an incident that left two people dead and another seriously injured on Saturday after an oversized piece of equipment came off a trailer and landed on top of a vehicle, trapping them inside.

According to Temple Fire and Rescue, just before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, first responders were dispatched to a report of a collision on State Highway 36, just west of Highway 317.

Upon arrival, crews said they found an oversized load had come off of its trailer, pinning a vehicle beneath.

Officials estimated the equipment being hauled by the transport fleet was approximately 350,000 pounds. Authorities did not specify what the giant piece of was.

Authorities said three people were trapped inside the vehicle.

Officials said two passengers sustained fatal injuries and the third victim was extricated and flown to the ER with life-threatening injuries.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; History; Local News
KEYWORDS: crush; load; texas; trailer
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To: Presbyterian Reporter

My video is way better.


61 posted on 04/30/2024 9:58:33 AM PDT by Excellence
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To: Excellence
It may take them a while to find the cause. It looks to me that while the lead trailers tires are lined up with the frame, the second trailers tires are steering to the left a bit. Also wonder about speed of travel compared to the load levelers abilities if it had that.

Here is a view of another similar unit spreading its weight over two structures.


62 posted on 04/30/2024 10:25:16 AM PDT by Dust in the Wind (Vote anyway)
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They’ve released the names of the dead, “22-year-old Abigail Boatwright and 17-year-old Evan Boatwright of Gatesville,
TX. The driver of the vehicle is in stable condition.”
I’m sure Temple PD will update as the findings come in.


63 posted on 04/30/2024 9:05:09 PM PDT by Excellence
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