About 100 cars piled up in Texas Road; At least 5 dead

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On Thursday Morning in Texas, at least five people died when a multi-car pileup occur on Interstate 35W in Fort Worth, Texas.

According to the Fort Worth's Police Department, the pileup included more than 70-100 vehicles. Police also said it is yet to be known, how many people were injured.

Newsweek quoted the police department saying, "We are advising family members that the reunification center regarding this accident is located at the Riverside Community Center at 3700 E Belknap St."

The incident was prompted by the severe road conditions following the freezing rainfall overnight in the city.

At least 30 people have been transported to local hospitals and there have been multiple other severe injuries.

The accident was stretched nearly two miles of the interstates, causing all lanes to be shut down.

Forth Worth Police Department wrote on Twitter, "All Northbound lanes of NB I35 Toll Express and regular lanes are closed at this time due to a major accident due to weather. Expect lengthy delays."

Publish : 2021-02-11 23:30:00

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