Six people were hurt in a mass casualty accident involving two semi trucks and a pickup in El Paso on Monday night.
The accident happened on October 16th at North Desert Boulevard and Transmountain Drive in El Paso, Texas.
According to KFOX 14, at least one semi truck overturned in the accident with the pickup truck, leaving six people injured. One of the six people was seriously injured, and one person refused treatment.
EPFD crews at the scene of a motor vehicle accident – MCI (Mass Casualty Incident) at Transmountain and N Desert.
— El Paso Fire Department (@EPTXFire) October 17, 2023
Rolled over semi involved, 6 patients total. One transport code 3 at this time. Stand by for updates. pic.twitter.com/tUwIyv6QKk
The accident shut down North and South Desert Boulevard at Transmountain Drive as crews worked to clear the scene and investigate the incident. The cause of the accident has not been released.
The accident is still under investigation. All lanes were reopened before midnight on Monday evening.