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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
HOUSTON, June 29 (Xinhua) — Five people were killed and several others injured in a seven-vehicle crash near the north Texas city of Terrell on Saturday, local authorities said.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the incident occurred after the driver of a semi-trailer fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a Ford F-150 pickup truck with five people inside. The truck then collided with two more semi-trailers, causing one of them to roll over and collide with three more vehicles.
At least one of the victims is in critical condition, according to the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department.
The crash forced the closure of Interstate 20. Multiple agencies responded to the incident. –0–