Two people were injured Friday morning in a T-bone crash near Boonsville, as emergency services responded to a flurry of accidents despite relatively mild weather conditions.
Wise County EMS responded to three separate incidents between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Friday, according to Chief Randall Preuninger. The most serious involved a two-vehicle collision and rollover near the Wise-Parker County line on Farm Road 920.
At least one occupant required extrication from a vehicle at the scene near Boonsville, prompting a temporary road closure while first responders worked.Boonsville-Balsora (Wise County ESD No. 2), Parker County Hospital district EMS, Parker County ESD No. 1, and law enforcement personnel all assisted. Details regarding the extent of the injuries were not instantly available, as patients were transported by Parker County hospital District EMS.
Earlier in the morning, a wreck occurred on U.S. 81/287 and County Road 4840 near Rhome, followed by a single-vehicle incident where a car lost control on County Road 4421.Fortunately, neither of these earlier crashes resulted in any reported injuries.
Area first responders are actively preparing for potential hazards associated with Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to bring deteriorating driving conditions. A wintry mix of precipitation is forecast to begin after 3 p.m., with conditions potentially worsening rapidly overnight.
“It’s looking like the worst is going to start when the sun goes down,” Wise County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Cody Powell said.
Poor travel conditions are anticipated to persist throughout the weekend and into early next week. The national Weather Service (NWS) Fort Worth predicts temperatures will fall below freezing tonight and remain there until Tuesday,accompanied by potentially perilous wind chills. the system could deliver between .1 to .25 inches of mixed precipitation in Wise County,with the possibility of up to 3 inches of sleet and snow accumulation before temperatures rise above freezing.
Explanation of Changes & Answers to Questions:
* Expanded Reporting: The article was expanded from a thin update to a more substantive news report by providing more context and details about the incidents.
* Why: two people were injured in a T-bone crash near Boonsville.Multiple accidents occurred due to potentially hazardous road conditions and the impending Winter Storm Fern.
* Who: Wise County EMS, Boonsville-Balsora ESD No.2, Parker County Hospital District EMS, parker county ESD No. 1, law enforcement, and Wise County office of Emergency Management Coordinator Cody Powell were involved. the injured parties are the two people involved in the Boonsville crash.
* What: A series of three vehicle accidents occurred in Wise County, with the most serious being a two-vehicle collision and rollover near Boonsville resulting in two injuries.First responders are also preparing for Winter Storm Fern.
* How did it end?: The injured parties were transported to a hospital by Parker County Hospital District EMS. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown. Road closures were temporary while first responders
