Giddings – Children Among Victims of a Chain-Reaction Crash on Highway 77
Posted on Monday, June 10th, 2019 at 6:27 am
Texas law enforcement officials are investigating a collision involving an 18-wheeler truck, a car, and a semi-truck which took place on Highway 77, not too far from Austin.
According to initial reports, an 18-wheeler truck jackknifed along the highway, for reasons that had not been determined. A passing vehicle attempted to avoid the wreckage but ended up striking a semi in the process. The force of the impact seriously injured three people, among them were two children. They were all taken to a hospital in Austin where they were listed in critical condition.
Gidding local officials arrived at the scene to investigate further. They said that the roads were wet during the time of the accident but it was not confirmed if it played a role in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the friends and families of the injured victims. We pray for their full recovery as we hope that the Giddings Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
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