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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.
Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.
Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.
The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.