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2 people killed, two others critically injured in five-vehicle crash near Hillsboro
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Erin Delahunty , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· September 6, 2026
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Key points The incident occurred on State Highway 171 when a Ford Fiesta crashed into farm equipment being towed by a tractor. The equipment detached, leading to a subsequent crash involving a Chevrolet Traverse and a Ford F-150.
A five-vehicle crash resulted in two fatalities and two critical injuries. The incident occurred on State Highway 171 when a Ford Fiesta crashed into farm equipment being towed by a tractor. The equipment detached, leading to a subsequent crash involving a Chevrolet Traverse and a Ford F-150. People who exited their vehicles were struck by another vehicle.
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to the scene. The crash happened at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Further details about the incident are available from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Category: safety Published: September 6, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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