6 Injured in 2-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 80 in Terrell
Six Injured in Terrell Crash at U.S. Highway 80 (Moore Avenue) and FM 148
6 Injured in 2-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 80 in Terrell
Terrell, Texas (July 22, 2018) – Six people were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Terrell Saturday evening, according to a local news source.
The crash was reported at around 6:33 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at U.S. Highway 80, also known as West Moore Avenue, and Farm-to-Market (FM) 148.
As per the reports, one vehicle was traveling on U.S. Highway 80 when it experienced mechanical failure.
The vehicle then crossed over a median and slammed into another vehicle on FM 148 that was awaiting the traffic signal.
The force of the impact sent one of the vehicles onto the railroad tracks, prompting notification of Union Pacific to stop train traffic.
One person was airlifted to a Dallas-area hospital with unspecified injuries. Five other people were taken by ground ambulance to various local hospitals with unknown injuries.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
