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Traffic Alert: Fatal traffic collision closes FM 2988 in Grimes County
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Toni Marie , as published by FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Grimes County Sheriff's Department is handling the situation.
A traffic collision in Grimes County has resulted in a fatality. The incident occurred at an intersection and is currently being investigated. Motorists are advised to find another way around the area as a road closure is in effect.
The Grimes County Sheriff's Department is handling the situation. Troopers are directing traffic and asking people to avoid the area. A road shutdown is expected to last for some time.
Further information about the collision is available from local news sources, including FOX 44 News. Details about the incident are being investigated and may be released as more information becomes available.
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Category: safety Published: August 8, 2026 Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) Reading time: 1 min
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