A crash on I-35W on Friday night injured at least 21 motorcyclists, officials said. The incident occurred near the Chuck E. Cheese at the Presidio Shopping Center and led to the closure of the southbound toll road. The crash involved around 15 motorcycles, some of which caught fire, according to KHOU.
A motorcyclist experienced a blown tire, causing a "domino effect" as other motorcyclists were unable to stop in time, resulting in additional crashes. Kyle Clay of the Fort Worth Fire Department reported that four individuals were critically injured, seven sustained severe injuries, and others were classified as "walking wounded." Emergency vehicles responded to the scene, and the area near Heritage Trace Parkway was congested, as reported by KHOU.
A crash on I-35W in Fort Worth caused several motorcycles to catch fire. Emergency responders quickly assisted the injured and extinguished the flames. The cause of the tire blowout that started the crash is not yet known. All southbound lanes are closed, and drivers are advised to find alternate routes. Four people are in critical condition, and seven others were taken to the hospital, as mentioned by ABC13. Local hospitals have been alerted to the situation.
