Hundreds of vehicles involved in massive accident in Texas

A spectacular traffic accident took place in Texas, United States. At least 5 people died in the multiple coca that involved a hundred cars. The presence of ice on the road was the reason that caused the vehicles to collide.

According to international news agencies, for the moment, the total number of victims has not been confirmed as rescue teams continue to work on the site. Michael Drivdahl, a spokesman for the Fort Worth Fire Department, warned that “the number could increase.” However, 5 deaths have been confirmed to date.

For his part, Matt Zavadsky, one of the rescuers who collaborated in the rescue tasks, explained that there are several people in critical condition and others in serious condition. In addition, he indicated that due to the nature of the accident and the number of vehicles, the process of separating the cars will take several days.

According to the AFP agency, at least 36 people were taken to hospitals in the region. Meanwhile, Texas police opened a family reunification center for drivers and passengers who needed help from family members.

The cause of the accident was the presence of ice on the road, a product of a winter storm that caused freezing rain, sleet and snow in several parts of the United States.

“It seems that a few vehicles got out of control and when this happened the others were above them. “Storm chaser Jason McLaughlin said in an interview with The Weather Channel. “This is one of the worst disasters I have seen in this region,” he added.