At least six people lost their lives and dozens were hospitalized after a traffic accident involving more than 100 vehicles in Fort Worth, Texas (USA), on the morning of February 11.
The car collision took place on Interstate 35W. According to local authorities, 133 vehicles, including passenger cars and trucks, were involved in the incident, which spanned more than 800 meters.
In fact, when the first rescuers arrived on the scene, the scene of the accident was still expanding, detailed the local outlet Dallas News.
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LOOK: the moment of impact causing the deadly crash in Fort Worth ???? pic.twitter.com/Jo4VPGTN9F
— Cynthia McLaughlin (@cynthiasmu) February 11, 2021
Here at the scene in North Fort Worth of one of the worse disasters I have ever seen in this area. Pray. Pray hard. 100+ of vehicles… @CBSDFW @CBSNews @ABC @WeatherNation @weatherchannel @ReedTimmerAccu @FoxNews @cnnbrk pic.twitter.com/HFpeJoRA2Q
— Jason McLaughlin (@NorthTXWeather) February 11, 2021
Preliminary information on MCI in Fort Worth. More info will be released later. At least 100 vehicles involved, 5 fatalities, 36 transported to local hospitals. #yourFWFD continues to work the incident and will be on scene for several hours. pic.twitter.com/DUtRJFKSI9
— Fort Worth Fire Department (@FortWorthFire) February 11, 2021
Over the course of several hours, 26 fire department vehicles, 80 police cars and 13 ambulances came to the site, authorities reported.
According to preliminary data, at least 65 people were treated at area hospitals for injuries related to the accident, but that number is expected to rise as more people seek help.
The collision occurred due to an accumulation of ice in the lanes, reported WFAA.
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An investigation will determine whether the companies responsible for road maintenance have taken the corresponding measures to prevent these types of accidents.
