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Multi-vehicle pileup in Kaufman County sends nine people to hospitals
By Sara Sanchez at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 21, 2026
· 2 min read
A chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles in Kaufman County sent nine people to hospitals Saturday and shut down westbound Interstate 20 for several hours, authorities said.
According to the Elmo Fire Department, firefighters were first dispatched around 10:50 a.m. to a minor crash ne...
Key takeaway The Elmo Fire Department said 13 passenger vehicles and four 18-wheelers were involved in the crash.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The multi-vehicle pileup in Kaufman County is a stark reminder of the dangers of driving in rainy conditions on major highways like Interstate 20, which many Southlake residents use to commute to work or travel to other parts of the state. The fact that 13 passenger vehicles and four 18-wheelers were involved in the crash, and nine people were transported to hospitals, highlights the potential for severe accidents on these roads. As the investigation into the crash continues, Southlake drivers would do well to heed the Elmo Fire Department's warning to slow down on wet roads, especially on highways where the risk of chain-reaction crashes is higher. With the Texas Department of Public Safety still working to determine the total number of vehicles involved, this incident may lead to increased enforcement of speed limits on Interstate 20, which could impact Southlake commuters' daily drives.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles in Kaufman County sent nine people to hospitals Saturday and shut down westbound Interstate 20 for several hours, authorities said.
According to the Elmo Fire Department, firefighters were first dispatched around 10:50 a.m. to a minor crash ne...
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