Air ambulance called to semi crash on Hwy 199 in Springtown
SPRINGTOWN, TX – Officials dispatched an air ambulance to the scene of a major accident involving an 18-wheeler along the highway in Springtown on Thursday, reports DFW Scanner.
Accident w/ Entrapment (Parker County) PCESD #1 Engine 48, Rescue 48 on scene of a major accident with entrapment on Highway 199 near Clayton Crossing. 18-wheeler vs. at least one vehicle, major damage. Shutting down 199. Battalion 101, Engine 51, PCHD EMS, and police assigned.
— DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) June 29, 2023
Update – Air Evac helicopter launched to the scene and will be landing at Springtown High School.
— DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) June 29, 2023
The incident happened some time before 1:32 p.m. on Highway 199 near Clayton Crossing, which is just northwest of Springtown High School.
Police have not shared any details regarding the accident except to say that it involved a semi-truck and one other vehicle and that at least one person became entrapped. Injuries are likely.
Officials closed both sides of Highway 199 while crews responded to the scene.
A full investigation is underway.
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