This is a developing story…
On Friday morning, around 10:41 am, at least 16 individuals were injured when the driver of a stolen 18-wheeler deliberately crashed into the Texas Department of Safety building.
Three of the victims required airlifting to a hospital.
Reports suggest that the driver had been recently denied a commercial license.
Watch:
18-wheeler intentionally plowed into the Brenham Department of Safety office in Texas this morning.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) April 12, 2024
At least 16 reported injured.pic.twitter.com/Im0fP1uGqX
#Breaking – A commercial motor vehicle ran into the Brenham DPS Office, and there are reports of multiple serious injuries.
— TxDPS – Southeast Texas Region (@TxDPSSoutheast) April 12, 2024
PIO is headed to the scene.
Please stay clear of the area as investigators and medical personnel respond to the area.
Updates will be provided here.
The unidentified driver was taken into custody.
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.
— TxDPS – Southeast Texas Region (@TxDPSSoutheast) April 12, 2024
Additional resources are en route to assist.
Please continue to avoid the area. https://t.co/i1ur36ZcaM
KTRK reported:
Texas Department of Public Safety officials are reporting at least 16 injuries after they say a stolen 18-wheeler crashed into one of their offices on Friday.
According to officials from Texas DPS – Southeast Texas Region, the vehicle intentionally ran into the Brenham DPS Office at about 10:41 a.m.
SkyEye video shows extensive damage to the front of the office and 18-wheeler.
Of the more than a dozen people injured, DPS said three were flown to the hospital in critical condition.
The suspected driver of the 18-wheeler was arrested at the scene and refused treatment, officials said.
