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15 hospitalized after DART bus drives over ‘hole' on Harry Hines Boulevard
By Hannah Jones at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
Multiple people are hospitalized after a DART bus drove over “a hole” in Dallas on Thursday morning.
According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, units were dispatched to a call about a bus that ended up in “a hole” in the street in the 6300 block of Harry Hines Boulevard, near Exchange Parkway, after a m...
Key takeaway NBC 5 News originally reported that, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue’s initial statement regarding the incident, six people declined hospital transport at the scene.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The incident on Harry Hines Boulevard raises concerns about the condition of roads in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, particularly those with ongoing construction. As a community that relies heavily on public transportation, the safety of DART buses and their passengers is crucial. The fact that a metal plate shifted, exposing a hole in the road, suggests a potential lapse in maintenance or oversight. Southlake residents who commute to Dallas for work or other activities may be affected by such incidents, which can impact their daily routines and sense of security. It is worth watching how DART and local authorities investigate this incident and implement measures to prevent similar accidents in the future, especially given the high volume of traffic and construction in the area. The collaboration between DART, Dallas Fire-Rescue, and the Dallas Police Department will be key in determining the cause and preventing future incidents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Multiple people are hospitalized after a DART bus drove over “a hole” in Dallas on Thursday morning.
According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, units were dispatched to a call about a bus that ended up in “a hole” in the street in the 6300 block of Harry Hines Boulevard, near Exchange Parkway, after a m...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local and curated for Southlake News readers.
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