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Footage Captures Devastating I-27 Pileup Near Canyon, Texas Amid Dust Storm and Zero Visibility
Canyon, TX – A major vehicle pileup occurred on Interstate 27 near Canyon, Texas, as a severe dust storm created zero visibility conditions across the region.
Footage from the scene shows extensive wreckage as emergency crews work to clear the highway.
In addition to hazardous travel conditions, high winds have caused widespread power outages throughout the Texas Panhandle.
As of 2:20 p.m., approximately 67,000 customers are without power, according to the Xcel Energy Outage Map, which shows outages affecting communities across the region.
Xcel Energy has deployed crews to inspect damage and restore power, with efforts expected to continue throughout the weekend.
In response to the outages, multiple power centers and comfort stations have been opened to assist residents, particularly those reliant on electrically powered medical equipment.
City of Borger: The Johnson Park Youth Center at 1210 Bulldog Blvd is open with generator backup for individuals with medical needs.
- Amarillo & Canyon: Due to ongoing Xcel Energy public safety power shutoffs, the City of Amarillo and City of Canyon have opened power centers at the following locations:
- Amarillo Public Libraries – Open for residents to charge electronic devices.
- Cole Community Center & Canyon Library – Open until power is restored or no longer needed.
- Warford Activity Center (1330 NW 18th Ave, Amarillo): Will operate as a comfort station from 6:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 a.m. Saturday, allowing residents to charge medical and critical electronic devices.
Local authorities have also reported preemptive power shutdowns in some areas due to fire danger caused by the high winds.
- Tulia Police Department confirmed that electricity was turned off as a fire prevention measure.
- Silverton has also experienced a planned power outage due to the dangerous wind conditions.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and advise residents to take precautions amid ongoing hazardous weather conditions.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.