TUSCOLA, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A crash involving an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck happened today, January 4.
Just southwest of Buffalo Gap, the accident happened around 11:45 a.m. at US Highway 277 and FM 89. The 18-wheeler had a minor diesel leak from its saddle tank due to the crash.
A DPS news release states the driver and co-driver of the semi, as well as the three occupants of the pickup truck, were taken to an area hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
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Crews worked to clear debris from the highway and reroute traffic. Highway 277, which had been closed, has since reopened.
No further information is available at the moment.