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DART bus drops into uncovered road hole after metal plate shifts, injuring 15
By Doug Myers at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Fifteen passengers were hospitalized early Thursday after a DART bus dropped into a roadway hole on Harry Hines Boulevard when the metal construction plate covering the opening shifted, according to Dallas Fire‑Rescue.The incident happened just before 6 a.m. in the 6300 block of Harry Hines, near...
Key takeaway in the 6300 block of Harry Hines, near Exchange Parkway, and officials said the bus "ended up in a hole.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The incident on Harry Hines Boulevard raises concerns about the safety of road construction zones in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, particularly those with temporary metal plates covering excavations. As Southlake residents commute to and from work in Dallas, they often rely on DART buses to navigate through the city's busy streets. The fact that a metal construction plate shifted, causing a bus to drop into a roadway hole, highlights the need for rigorous inspections and maintenance of these temporary fixtures. With multiple hospitals in the area, including some in neighboring cities, the emergency response to such incidents can be complex, involving coordination between different medical centers and emergency services. As the investigation into this incident unfolds, Southlake commuters will be watching closely to see what measures are taken to prevent similar accidents in the future and ensure their daily commutes are safe.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Fifteen passengers were hospitalized early Thursday after a DART bus dropped into a roadway hole on Harry Hines Boulevard when the metal construction plate covering the opening shifted, according to Dallas Fire‑Rescue.The incident happened just before 6 a.m. in the 6300 block of Harry Hines, near...
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