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24-09-2026
Here is a summary of the news report:
What Happened: On Wednesday evening around 6:00 p.m., a garbage truck was exiting Highway 287 (also known as the Martin Luther King Freeway) in Fort Worth, Texas, when it crashed into several structural support pillars beneath the highway bridge overpass at Erath Street (near the 3500 block of Highway 287).
Casualties:
The driver of the garbage truck was ejected during the impact and pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger inside the truck sustained critical injuries and was transported for emergency medical care.
Road Closures and Traffic Impact:
All main lanes of Highway 287 at Erath Street were shut down in both directions.
Northbound traffic is being diverted off at Miller Street, while southbound drivers are forced to exit at Berry Street.
The Fort Worth Police Department and transportation officials stated that the highway is expected to remain closed for at least 7 to 10 days while structural engineers inspect and evaluate the integrity of the damaged bridge overpass.