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Two Killed in Fiery Tractor-Trailer Collision on I-70 in Frederick County
Frederick County, MD — A double fatal motor vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 70 near Exit 62 involving two tractor-trailers and resulting in a devastating fire.
According to emergency responders, the collision took place in the eastbound lanes of I-70, where two semi-trucks collided under circumstances still under investigation. The impact caused one of the vehicles to become engulfed in flames.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were trapped inside the burning cab and were unable to escape. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Firefighters and rescue crews responded swiftly to the scene, working to extinguish the fire and secure the area. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions, with portions of the highway temporarily shut down as emergency personnel conducted recovery and investigative operations.
The Maryland State Police and other agencies are actively investigating the cause of the crash. Further details will be released as they become available.
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night after being thrown from his motorcycle and struck by several vehicles on Interstate 35 in New Braunfels, authorities said.
New Braunfels police officers and fire crews responded at approximately 10:30 p.m. to the 2400 block of I-35 South, near the Schmidt Avenue overpass, following reports of a motorcycle crash.
Preliminary information indicates that the motorcyclist, identified as 22-year-old Weston Waxler, was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Officials said Waxler was thrown from his motorcycle and was subsequently struck by several vehicles traveling through the area.
Waxler was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said his next of kin has been notified.
The fatal crash resulted in a lengthy closure of the southbound main lanes of Interstate 35. The affected section of the highway remained closed for approximately five and a half hours while traffic crews and investigators worked at the scene.
The closure caused traffic disruptions in the area as authorities processed the crash scene and conducted their investigation.
Officials said the investigation remains ongoing. At this time, authorities do not expect criminal charges to be filed in connection with the crash.
Additional information may be released as the investigation continues.