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6 dead in Hill County "major accident"
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · As published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The crash happened on Highway 171 and involved a car attempting to pass another vehicle.
A major accident occurred in Hill County on Saturday, resulting in fatalities. The crash happened on Highway 171 and involved a car attempting to pass another vehicle. The accident led to a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle and resulted in a fire.
Texas Department of Public Safety is involved in the investigation. Six people have died, including two children, according to officials. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the update from the Texas Department of Public Safety, as reported by KXXV News.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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