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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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11-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured After Being Struck by Ambulance Near SLAM Charter School in Little Havana
MIAMI, FLORIDA — Authorities in Miami are investigating a departmental crash that occurred Friday morning in Little Havana, where an 11-year-old girl was struck by a Miami Fire Rescue ambulance responding to an emergency call with a patient on board.
The incident took place around 542 NW 12th Avenue, near SLAM Miami Charter School and just blocks from LoanDepot Park, according to Miami Police.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the child was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk on her way to school when the ambulance—identified as Rescue 4—approached the intersection with its emergency lights activated.
According to witnesses, the vehicle appeared to be traveling at a high rate of speed en route to the hospital when it struck the girl.
Emergency crews immediately rendered aid, and the victim, who sustained severe traumatic injuries, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Her current condition has not been released.
In a statement, SLAM Miami Charter School confirmed that the injured child is one of their students and said the school is in contact with the family and providing ongoing support and counseling resources to students and staff affected by the incident.
“It was a shocking scene,” one witness told reporters, describing the moments following the impact as chaotic and emotional.
Miami Police confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the crash.
Authorities have temporarily closed NW 12th Avenue between NW 4th and NW 7th Streets while investigators process the scene.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes as the investigation continues.