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Massive Crashes on Texas Highway Amid Blinding Dust
"Do not come out here, anybody!" Those are the chilling words the cameraman speaks in the video at the bottom of this article. A powerful dust storm swept across the Texas Panhandle today, turning a stretch of I-27 outside Amarillo, Texas into a scene of destruction as multiple major accidents shut down the highway. High winds carried thick clouds of dust, reducing visibility to near zero and leaving drivers with little time to react.
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Deadly I-35 pileup comes amid push to make it harder to sue trucking companies
The arrest of a semi-truck driver in connection to Thursday night's deadly pileup comes a day after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick laid out his priority list at the Capitol. Among them, two bills he describes as "protecting Texas trucking" and "curbing nuclear verdicts."
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ID of San Angelo fire victim still pending
Identification of the victim from a January fire in San Angelo is still pending, an official said. The city Fire Marshal's Office is awaiting positive identification before the name of the victim can be released to the public, Fire Marshal Billy Clemons said in an email Thursday. On Jan. 10, emergency responders were dispatched to an morning fire at 2504 N. Bell St., according to a Jan. 13 Standard-Times story . Preliminary reports indicated space heaters may have contributed to the fire that claimed a person's life. Fire officials have reminded residents to use caution when operating heating devices in enclosed spaces. More: Name released of man accused of arson, firefighter recovering after incident in Snyder The Fire Marshal's Office has encouraged the community to follow space heater safety tips: Always use space heaters according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure space heaters have automatic shut-off features. Keep heaters at least three feet away from flammable materials. Never leave heaters unattended. More: What to know about the red flag warning, high winds expected Friday in San Angelo This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: ID of San Angelo fire victim still pending