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BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) – Multiple people are seriously injured after an 18-wheeler crashed into the Texas Department of Public Safety Office in Brenham, according to DPS.
Sources responding to the scene tell KBTX the 18-wheeler was stolen.
According to those sources, three people were in critical condition and were taken by medical helicopters to the hospital, two people were in stable condition but taken in an ambulance to the hospital and five people were treated on the scene for minor injuries. The driver of the 18-wheeler who is in custody was also treated on the scene.
The driver who ran into the building reportedly was denied a CDL license Thursday, then returned Friday to crash the truck into the building.
Texas DPS announced on social media, “#Breaking – A commercial motor vehicle ran into the Brenham DPS Office, and there are reports of multiple serious injuries. PIO is headed to the scene. Please stay clear of the area as investigators and medical personnel respond to the area.”
In an update, Texas DPS added, “We can confirm that the Texas Rangers are investigating this incident. A suspect has been arrested and there is no further threat to the community. Additional resources are en route to assist. Please continue to avoid the area.”
We can confirm that the Texas Rangers are investigating this incident. A suspect has been arrested and there is no further threat to the community.
Additional resources are en route to assist.
Please continue to avoid the area. https://t.co/i1ur36ZcaM
— TxDPS – Southeast Texas Region (@TxDPSSoutheast) April 12, 2024
In a Facebook past, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough announced, “Pray for our Texas DPS as they’re experiencing a mass casualty incident in Brenham with a major vehicle accident at their office. No word on injuries at this time.”
“Update: I have been briefed and this incident was intentional and done by the suspect who was denied a CDL yesterday. He returned today with intent to harm. Continued prayers for the DPS staff, troopers and civilians affected.”
BREAKING: A stolen 18 wheeler truck has intentionally crashed into the Brenham, Texas DPS Office, reports of serious injuries.
DPS – Department of Public Safety plays a role in protecting Texas from the migrant crisis. pic.twitter.com/K9ZzfbmeGl
— Carmine Sabia (@CarmineSabia) April 12, 2024
12:30 p.m. UPDATE – Still a very active scene where a man drove a stolen 18-wheeler into a DPS office in Brenham. Multiple people are in critical condition. The driver is in custody.
More details updated here: https://t.co/Zc4Bk3vQqC pic.twitter.com/W0MjlGD5JH
— Rusty Surette (@KBTXRusty) April 12, 2024
Multiple people are seriously injured after an 18-wheeler crashed into the Texas Department of Public Safety Office in Brenham, according to DPS. https://t.co/MoXElMzHzP
— KBTX News (@KBTXNews) April 12, 2024
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