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Mass Casualty Incident: 4 Dead, 2 Critically Injured in Seven-Vehicle Crash on I-20 in Kaufman County
TERRELL, Texas — A devastating multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 near Terrell in Kaufman County has resulted in a mass casualty incident, prompting the closure of both directions of the highway for several hours.
According to the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department, the collision occurred on I-20 westbound and involved at least seven vehicles, including multiple 18-wheelers and passenger cars.
Emergency responders confirmed that four individuals have died, two others sustained critical injuries, and several additional victims were injured and treated on scene.
Two of the critically injured patients were airlifted to nearby trauma centers for advanced medical care.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced that I-20 will remain closed for several hours as emergency crews conduct rescue operations, clear wreckage, and begin their investigation into the cause of the crash. Estimated reopening times are:
- Eastbound lanes expected to reopen around 9:30 p.m.
- Westbound lanes expected to reopen around 10:30 p.m.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area, seek alternate routes, and expect significant delays in and around the crash site.
The crash has prompted a massive response involving local fire departments, EMS, air medical crews, and law enforcement agencies.
Officials have not yet released the names of the victims, and the circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Community members have been asked to keep all those involved—victims, families, and first responders—in their thoughts during this difficult time.
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Suspended Dearborn Ford worker Thomas Sabula received more than $320K after Trump flips him off
DEARBORN, Mich. — A suspended Ford Motor Company employee has become the focus of national attention after a confrontation with former President Donald Trump during a visit to a Dearborn assembly plant, prompting an outpouring of public support that has raised more than $324,000 for his family through an online fundraiser.
The worker, Thomas “TJ” Sabula, a 40-year-old United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 600 member, was placed on suspension pending an internal investigation following an exchange that occurred while Trump was touring the facility.
According to video later obtained and published by TMZ, an off-camera voice can be heard shouting “pedophile protector” at the former president, an apparent reference to the administration’s handling of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
In the footage, Trump appears to mouth an expletive and make a hand gesture before walking away.
The Washington Post subsequently identified Sabula as the individual who made the remark.
In an interview with the newspaper, Sabula confirmed that he was suspended after the incident and said he believes the action amounts to political retaliation.
“As far as calling him out, definitely no regrets whatsoever,” Sabula told The Post. “But I am concerned about my job. I believe I’ve been targeted for political retribution for embarrassing him in front of his friends.”
Sabula, who describes himself as politically independent, said he has never voted for Trump, though he has supported Republican candidates in the past.
In the days following the incident, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to assist Sabula and his family during his suspension.
The campaign states that Sabula is “a father of two young children, a husband, and a proud UAW Local 600 line worker,” and that the funds will be used to help cover household and living expenses “during this time of uncertainty.” Donations quickly surged past $100,000, with notable contributions reportedly made by the rock band Dropkick Murphys.
Supporters have characterized Sabula’s actions as a form of protest and free expression, while others have questioned whether his conduct violated workplace policies.
Ford Motor Company and union representatives have not publicly released details regarding the status of the internal investigation or whether disciplinary action beyond the suspension is being considered.
Following his visit to the Dearborn plant, Trump went on to deliver remarks at the Detroit Economic Club, where he had last spoken in October 2024.
The incident continues to draw attention amid broader political debate, as questions remain about workplace discipline, free speech, and the role of political expression in employment settings.