Two Killed in Wilbarger County Multi-Vehicle Crash on US 287

Wilbarger County, Texas – Two people were killed on Saturday in a multi-vehicle crash in Wilbarger County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash occurred on March 16, on US 287 southbound near Oklaunion.

DPS said multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.

Two people were killed in the crash. The identities of the victims have not been released.

The crash closed US 287 for several hours.

The Texas Highway Patrol Troopers are investigating the crash.

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