![]() The tragedy was caused by Winter Storm Shirley, which wreaked havoc on many southern states, brought freezing temperatures to the area overnight Thursday, making the roads unusually icy.įirst responders described the scene as a 'mass casualty incident' with crushed cars stacked on top of one another and helpless drivers stuck inside. He never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. In a statement to CBS, Wells' family shared: 'Mike was a great friend to many. Published: 20:33 BST, 15 February 2021 | Updated: 23:28 BST, 15 February 2021Ĭhristopher Vardy (left and right), 49, was identified as one of the victims killed in pile-up on Thursday morning Investigators are now probing cause of the crash, with some speculating the icy conditions are responsible.The tragedy was caused by Winter Storm Shirley, which wreaked havoc on many southern states, brought freezing temperatures to the area overnight Thursday, making the roads unusually icy. ![]() The crash occurred around 6am on Thursday, with video showing a FedEx truck sliding into a barrier before causing trailing cars to slam into one another.Officials say 65 people were treated for injuries, including 36 who were rushed to local hospitals.The victims have been identified as 34-year-old Tiffany Gerred, Aaron Watson, 45, Michael Wells, 47, Christopher Vardy, 49, William Williams, 54, and 46-year-old Tamara Mendoza Querales.Six people were confirmed dead following a 133 car pile up on Interstate 35 in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday.PICTURED: Four of six victims killed in the 133-car pile-up caused by Winter Storm Shirley after a FedEx truck plowed into a barrier when the driver lost control on an icy downhill stretch on a Texas freeway ![]()
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