Injuries likely in head-on collision with entrapment along Hwy 51 in Weatherford
WEATHERFORD, TX – Emergency crews responded to a head-on crash with entrapment Monday afternoon along Highway 51 in central Parker County, reports DFW Scanner.
Accident w/ Entrapment (Parker County) Parker County ESD 1 Engine 55, Attack 55, Engine 48, Rescue 48, Chief 55 assigned to a major accident with entrapment on FM 51 and Dill Road. 2 vehicles, head on, one person trapped. Highway 51 is closed both directions. Avoid this area.
— DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) January 22, 2024
The incident happened sometime before 2:39 p.m. on Highway 51 at Dill Road, which is northwest of Strange-Sutton Cemetery on the northeast outskirts of Weatherford.
Police report that one person became entrapped when two vehicles collided head-on along the highway.
Officials closed both sides of Highway 51 while crews performed extrication measures and worked to clear the scene.
It’s not yet clear if anyone required hospitalization. Our team will post updates if we learn more about injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
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