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Watch: Fatal Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down I-635 in Dallas
Dallas, TX – A motorcyclist was killed in a fatal crash after colliding with the rear of a dump truck on eastbound I-635 near T.I. Boulevard in Dallas.
The accident resulted in significant roadway closures and fire damage involving multiple vehicles.
Authorities responded to the scene where the motorcycle impacted the back of the dump truck, causing a fire that spread to two vehicles.
Emergency responders confirmed that the motorcycle rider succumbed to injuries at the scene.
As a result of the crash, eastbound I-635 at T.I. Boulevard remains completely shut down, with all traffic being forced to exit.
Additionally, ramps from U.S. Highway 75 to I-635 are closed until further notice as investigators and cleanup crews work at the site.
The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect significant delays.
Further details, including the identity of the deceased, have not yet been released.
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Multiple Injuries Reported After Passenger Transport Vehicle Strikes Gate at Dulles International Airport
DULLES, Va. — Several passengers were injured Sunday after a mobile lounge, also known as a “People Mover,” collided with a gate at Washington Dulles International Airport, authorities confirmed.
According to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), the incident occurred as the People Mover was transporting passengers from an arriving flight to Concourse D. While approaching the docking area, the vehicle reportedly struck the building at an angle, resulting in multiple injuries among those onboard.
Emergency medical personnel from MWAA Fire and Rescue responded promptly to the scene and began assessing the injured passengers.
Officials said several individuals were being evaluated for their injuries, though an exact number and the extent of those injuries have not yet been released.
An airport spokesperson stated that despite the incident, overall airport operations remained normal and no significant service disruptions were reported.
The People Mover vehicles, an iconic feature of Dulles International Airport since its early years, are primarily used to transport passengers between terminals, particularly for international arrivals and departures.
Authorities have not yet disclosed what caused the collision, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.