Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Texas After 350,000-Pound Load Detaches from Trailer

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the tragic accident that occurred on State Highway 36 in Temple, Texas.

Two individuals were killed and another was critically injured when an oversized load fell from a trailer and crushed their vehicle.
The accident took place on Saturday, April 27, just before 11:30 AM, involving a piece of equipment weighing approximately 350,000 pounds.
Emergency services worked for over four hours to extricate the trapped driver, who was then airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Multiple agencies, including local fire departments and police, responded to the scene to assist with rescue operations and traffic control.
The road where the accident occurred was closed for the weekend to facilitate cleanup and investigation efforts, with plans to reopen by Monday.