By John Bowden - 02/11/21 10:39 AM EST
At least six people are dead and dozens more injured following a major traffic pileup in Fort Worth, Texas, on Thursday amid wintery conditions.
Authorities announced the latest figures during a press conference Thursday afternoon. The identities of the victims has not yet been released, according to local affiliate CBS DFW.
A total of 65 people reported injuries that required medical attention as a result of the pileup, according to police, while 36 required transportation to the hospital.
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“First responders actually had difficulty getting to the vehicles,” said Michael Drivdahl, a public information officer for the Fort Worth Fire Department.