Fort Worth officials speak about the tragic 133-car pileup on icy Interstate 35W

[@Elliepup30]

My daughter would had went that exact way, yesterday morning except she knew there was bad weather and worked the day before Instead. Thank you God for our emergency responders. Keep them sake as well. Praying for all involved .

[@tawnyhall9686]

Thank god she is safe and didn’t work!!! 🙌🏼

[@lewlowry3733]

That makes me happy

[@williamwalker1264]

I be done happy I not driven there no no

[@rachcliffe3182]

God bless!

[@Buonjiboy]

That's great . Glad she's okay

[@ChantingInTheDark]

Driving too fast and too close for the conditions. Drive safe people.

[@B-RaDD]

I was just driving those roads last week.. . It's not even the speed it's how close they moved the lines in some areas because of the construction going on(or whatever reason the lanes we're very close) at some points I'm thinking it's either scape the side of my car on the barrier or scrape the other side of my car on the 18 wheeler

[@ln14517]

I didn’t even know it cold get cold enough in Texas for this to happen.

[@lilheroofficial4pf473]

Did I did good kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKDUkpaOp7Zoh6c

[@B-RaDD]

@Larry D ohh ok

[@Vk-pc9ep]

Situation in Myanmar (Feb 13, 9:00pm)🚨🚨🚨 Night are not safe anymore with serious violation of Basic Human Rights in Myanmar 🔴1️⃣🔴⚖️⚖️⚖️ The military just announced that they invoke article 419 to revoke article 5, 7 and 8 of 2008 constitution (basic human rights protection of the people ). The effects are: 1) they can arrest without warrants; 2) they can search the houses without the presence of the ward administrative officer; 3) they can track people down; 4) they can seek for information from the operators; 5) they can detain people for more than 24 hours. According to those, they can go in and out every house without any permission or warrent, and they can search everywhere and can arrest everyone. 🔴2🔴🔥🔥🔥🚒🚒🚒 The military released the prisoners yesterday. The released prisoners tried to poison the apartment water tanks in several townships during night time. Yesterday Night Released prisoners throw "Fire Rings" and burning in most streets of Tharkayta, Yangon around 8:30PM. 🔴3🔴☠️☠️☠️☠️🤢🤢🤢 Tonight the prisoners were putting poison in the drinking water pipes of apartments in NgaMoeYeik Township. Myanmar people have to build barriers around the streets or wards to protect themselves from the criminals released from prisons by the military. Local people arrest them and ask the prisons about who order them to do it. #whatishappeninginmyamar #HumanRightsViolations #coup13feb #RejectMilitaryCoup

[@yasminromero7376]

Use common sense when driving..... if temperatures are very low the roads are slippery and people need to slow down...better get there late than NEVER .

[@benderbendingrodriguez6697]

You can still get blocked in by immobilized vehicles, even with plenty of following distance.

[@hdezn26]

@@benderbendingrodriguez6697 That or the one following behind that wasn't paying attention....

[@NicE-jq3wv]

@@benderbendingrodriguez6697 I rarely experience people following me at a reasonable distance and I stay in the right hand lane at speed limit or 5 miles above.

[@gabrielapop9352]

@@lmcg9103 true

[@Frozo-nt2ky]

@Jdhshd Hdhxhjd it’s obvious that the people were driving the speed limit and by the time they realized that there was a pileup, they wouldn’t be able to brake because of the ice

[@nm93932]

Those express lanes scare me, I avoid them, they are too narrow and the cars are always speeding. This is tragic! 😔

[@lisas.4604]

Maybe permanent flashing warning lights are needed on these days.

[@avalondreaming1433]

Exactly! No one is talking about this being in the HOV lane. That's why the trucks are stacked on top of the cars! They were all trapped.

[@luvtahandload7692]

@@gooser__43 6)SLOW DOWN. 7)Stay off your damn cell phone. 8)SLOW DOWN. 9)Always assume the driver in front of and behind you is an idiot. 10)SLOW DOWN. After all, you're driving on ICE!

[@luvtahandload7692]

@@gooser__43 We're talking about an icy road. Every lane is the same.🙄

[@luvtahandload7692]

@@gooser__43 ice is the great equalizer. It makes all lanes the same. You have no business passing when the road is covered in ice. Pass when conditions improve. Drove professionally for my job for over 30 years. In North Dakota.

[@simplydanlrene4276]

"Black ice is a thin layer of ice that can form on road surfaces in cold weather. It gets its name because the depth of the ice makes it practically invisible on pavement. This invisibility is what makes black ice such a dangerous driving surface."

[@HashknightGaming]

If you drive in colder climate you see the black ice unfortunate that they didn't think the climate is changing and didn't see this coming like the intelligent.

[@amydavis4945]

There was FREEZING RAIN at the time. Anyone that didn't KNOW THERE WAS ICE on the road, should have their license revoked.

[@codyrw8397]

@@HashknightGaming wow, so all those involved in an ACCIDENT are unintelligent! You're so smart!!😒

[@propellerjfk]

So racist

[@johns363]

@The Study Black ice is the worst

[@steffibaker2294]

Watching on from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺. Prayer and thoughts are for all the victims, those in hospital , and for the families of those who lost there lives In This terrible tragic accident .. 🙏🙏🙏😢😢

[@lilheroofficial4pf473]

Did I did good kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKDUkpaOp7Zoh6c

[@thebabu9]

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[@huggar100]

their

[@Vk-pc9ep]

Situation in Myanmar (Feb 13, 9:00pm)🚨🚨🚨 Night are not safe anymore with serious violation of Basic Human Rights in Myanmar 🔴1️⃣🔴⚖️⚖️⚖️ The military just announced that they invoke article 419 to revoke article 5, 7 and 8 of 2008 constitution (basic human rights protection of the people ). The effects are: 1) they can arrest without warrants; 2) they can search the houses without the presence of the ward administrative officer; 3) they can track people down; 4) they can seek for information from the operators; 5) they can detain people for more than 24 hours. According to those, they can go in and out every house without any permission or warrent, and they can search everywhere and can arrest everyone. 🔴2🔴🔥🔥🔥🚒🚒🚒 The military released the prisoners yesterday. The released prisoners tried to poison the apartment water tanks in several townships during night time. Yesterday Night Released prisoners throw "Fire Rings" and burning in most streets of Tharkayta, Yangon around 8:30PM. 🔴3🔴☠️☠️☠️☠️🤢🤢🤢 Tonight the prisoners were putting poison in the drinking water pipes of apartments in NgaMoeYeik Township. Myanmar people have to build barriers around the streets or wards to protect themselves from the criminals released from prisons by the military. Local people arrest them and ask the prisons about who order them to do it. #whatishappeninginmyamar #HumanRightsViolations #coup13feb #RejectMilitaryCoup

[@ragingrobkinnison4755]

Thank you brother

[@jonathanspiliotis2289]

Treat your roads more appropriately for the weather forecasted; you’re partially to blame for this.

[@misspowers3857]

It’s not even mad I’m confused how this many people suck at driving... come to Michigan, this is a joke!

[@sumrae.]

@@misspowers3857 just shut up and thank God you didnt lose your life or anyone you love's life.

[@symone5746]

This is Texas we are talking about..... icy roads and snow almost are rare. Texans also drive very recklessly on the highway.... this was bound to happen unfortunately 🤦🏽‍♀️ I blame the city for not making these roads safer

[@antoniob9498]

Texas doesn't have this issue like ever. This is a once in 5 years type of weather so we're almost never prepared for icy roads. Have common sense and respect for those who lost there life before speaking dumbass

[@evancargill1826]

People in Texas can't drive on ice or snow. We're not used to it. I just don't drive when there's ice on the roads.

[@jaytheman3681]

I hate NY but I’m honestly happy that they’re prepared here with Big Plows and Salters, prayers to their families

[@delarahmoore104]

Why would they have that kind of equipment in Dallas Fort Worth. This is not everyday weather for them. Of course we know cost doesn’t matter because everything the government does is free, but seriously

[@tmwall25]

yea gotta love those salt trucks, here in buffalo your car is rusted out before the 5year loan is paid off. you can taste the salt/chemicals...

[@daniellesmith8931]

Here in Fort Worth our winters usually don’t even reach freezing temperatures. Sometimes they do, every other year or so we may get freezing rain. But keep in mind last week it was 65 to 70°. This accident actually occurred on a toll road. The toll road association did not prepare the roads the previous night like they should have done. They do salt, but they didnt this time, I don’t know why. And I hope they pay for it.

[@thebabu9]

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[@1806StoneHouse]

@@delarahmoore104 I don’t think they were saying that Dallas “should of or could of” just the she’s happy NY has them. Praying for the people of Dallas 💙

[@barbarawallace5663]

😢Start Salting The Pavements Immediately When Getting The Weather Reports Is and Has Been Needed For Years😭!!!

[@sallyvandergraaff5622]

Yes, that's what happens in the Chicago area, which has undoubtedly saved many lives! It's well worth the expense.

[@camer140]

It sounds like it was raining before it dropped below freezing, so pretreatment wouldn't have been very effective.

[@MsSometimin]

Its south central Texas... salt what?😂😂😂

[@whatevawhateva8684]

@@camer140 not true, pretreatment would have helped the ice not to form. Texas usually doesn’t get snow and so it does not have a clue how to prepare for bad weather road conditions

[@rukus100821]

@@whatevawhateva8684 i knew of the polar vortex spilt a month ago dallas and surrounding areas should have been on high alert. i moved to oregon and now its starting to hit here and i made sure to be prepared why didnt north texas? that whole pile up could have been prevented way ahead of time..... texas still behind in a few things as always.

[@votes-haveconsequences2165]

CHANGE YOUR STATE LAWS, DON'T ALLOW HEAVY TRUCKS IN THE EXPRESS LANES, CARS ONLY!

[@codyfolsom365]

Yep blame the semi trucks who were in the same situation as that mustang

[@covergirl7086]

❤️👍

[@justmissjamey]

@Has Goodles I refuse yo wear a mask and wont. It lowers your immune system

[@lupusgirl1000]

@@justmissjamey Conspiracy theory? That is so false!

[@Southerngirl612]

@@codyfolsom365 . Exactly, these semi are the life blood of this country.

[@bishop5400]

The question," what can we do"? Listen to the truckers -SLOW DOWN, Don't drive too fast for the conditions avoid excessive lane changes, quit tailgating, and above all show courtesy to others.

[@siglavikingkearns8108]

You did notice that it was semis piling into the wreckage. One after another. Probably killing people. Maybe it's time for self-driving trucks. Or the speed limit for semis should be 40 mph,

[@sam-ib5vv]

@@siglavikingkearns8108 Commerce vs safety; large loaded down tractor trailer can't stop on a dime but needs to get where its going so your morning coffee can be $3. Even a regular passenger car needs a surprising distance to stop at highway speeds. So, did you notice that no matter what vehicle the conditions were dangerous for travel? The issue was the roadway was open and didn't have dynamic traffic controls. Ever been on a freeway with variable speeds depending on time of day and/or traffic flow? 40mph speed limit for trucks? Are you gonna foot the tax bill for a dedicated secondary freeway system for tractor trailers only or do you think you could actually hit that left side exit at 65 mph while merging into bumper to bumper tractor trailers going 35mph without the whole freeway ramming into the back of you?

[@siglavikingkearns8108]

@@sam-ib5vv No one is saying it's going to be easy or cheap. If all semis were self-driving between cities we would put about a million people out of work. It's at least possible that ALL vehicles could be fitted with forward sensing radar and automatic braking if distances shrink too rapidly. Who knows.

[@sam-ib5vv]

@@siglavikingkearns8108 My point was overburdened and poorly maintained physical infrastructure, driving culture, and road conditions were to blame; not particular vehicle types. Possible and practical can be far apart. Gonna retrofit the 280 million some vehicles on America's roadways everyday? Who will pay for it? How would it be mandated? Even if you mandated all new vehicles come stock with such tech it could take decades before older models filter off the roadways.

[@Bankable2790]

@@sam-ib5vv exactly. People are obsessed with trying to control individuals and their choices and believing limiting them and making them relinquish control will invariably be better. In reality need to have *better information* in order to make better choices. I.e. electronic signs requiring driving to merge out of accident lanes miles ahead of an accident, or a new revised speed limit. This accident was ultimately caused by systemic issues that can’t be resolved in any other way

[@jennyjenjoestar4300]

Very scary. I can’t imagine the terror the people must of felt who were part of the crashes

[@danielbenitez6985]

This what happens when they narrow the road with those stupid cement barriers. I hate driving near those.

[@BernardmrJ]

I was thinking that the road seemed real narrow...

[@VancouverCanucksRock]

If those barriers weren't there, there'd have been head on collisions....Sounds better does it?

[@Daniel-z2j2v]

@@VancouverCanucksRock ya but the barriers split the lanes going the same direction they had nowhere to go. I think they’re toll lanes but not sure.

[@johngotti4062]

I know what you mean you have no were to go if your car fucks up you just shit out of luck best thang to do is put emergency light's on and get the fuk out the car. Go some were safe. On side of free way

[@thricegreat9988]

When first moved here it irritated the hell out of me

[@ethanplace2194]

That highway is the one I use to drive when I go to work from Plano to downtown forth worth, can't believe... life can change in a split second. 😔😔😔😔 God bless anyone and please drive safely keeping eyes on roads and safe distance.

[@Patty.29]

Thank God You Wernt there.

[@100navat]

That a long ass commute

[@lollyworldconspiracies5255]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 good job first responders for helping and so so sad for those lost or affected. this makes me so sad i am thinking of you guys and sending everyone who was affected my thoughts and prayers i can’t imagine how you feel right now. sending love 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@yurelcastillo2922]

Everybody who drive over the road know how it these people always go over the speed limit always always

[@remainloyaltoyour0wnsoil580]

I drive slow my car is too nice

[@codyfolsom365]

I dont remember if the speed limit is 55 or 65 through there but 55 mph at 60000 pounds on ice doesnt stop until it hits something. Every person there was wrong place wrong time wrong speed

[@exactlyexactly]

bruh shut up. this was nobody’s fault 🙄

[@pepehands8224]

Especially people driving pickups. They think they are invincible.

[@largol33t1]

To be fair, my dad once spun out on an icy road going barely 20 mph. It depends on many different factors, not just the ice.

[@largol33t1]

This tragedy is something my employer was fighting to avoid. I pulled a very long shift at a facility that distributes medicine for people who cannot live without it. We're talking about heart pills, pain relievers that aspirin can't match, anti-seizure medication, etc. Just 5 hours ago, we ended a shift that started at 6 am to get as much of that distributed because all the upper management are VERY worried about the nasty weather and the upcoming holiday. FedEx ships almost 90% of our product (the rest is through mom-and-pop shipping companies) and seeing that crashed FedEx truck is only going to make tonight a sleepless one for me. I pray the meds make it in time.

[@doraeliavaldez9424]

Tragic horrible accident !!! May the Lord Bless every life affected by it !!!

[@rosewalisiak154]

Amen ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@jucavinanli]

The Lord didn't save those six lives did "he"?

[@robertferguson9764]

Too late

[@dcharles7263]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@jucavinanli]

Heavenly father? Sure,... just like there's an Easter Bunny, & a Tooth Fairy! Am I saved from what? 🙄

[@Levi-it2fh]

Is anyone gonna mention anything about why the roads were not closed due to icy bridges and overpasses and how the city officials didn't order the roads to be sanded or salted to melt the ice.

[@JamesBond-ko7cc]

Exactley what about Snow Chains ?.

[@chrisyeomans5547]

Some people need to slow down when the highway is icy. You yourself take on a big responsibility when you operate a vehicle. You'd rather give the government more excuses to shut down roads and stop people from traveling.

[@santaclaushawkeyenj3878]

Where were the police?

[@henryjames8654]

This is Fort Worth, as in, it rarely gets cold there. I'm not even sure they own a snow plow. I didn't do the research on number of snow days in the last decade, this is part of the SUN BELT. I wouldn't pass this off on government negligence, as much as a freak accident.

[@BuckleBunny]

@@JamesBond-ko7cc this area doesn’t get ice like that so they wouldn’t have equipment for preparation of them. The bridge just been close. But also snow chains don’t really help you on the icy road. They’re for deep snow. The road should’ve just been closed, black ice is no joke.

[@ems7623]

I've seen how people in Dallas - Fort Worth drive on that road. This was bound to happen.

[@ad-jj3yv]

Sad but true

[@justotorres8970]

Bingo !!! People here seem to be oblivious to weather conditions and drive like everyday is sunny day.

[@NicE-jq3wv]

Surprised it doesn’t happen daily with the way people ride each other’s bumpers

[@HashknightGaming]

They think they can take on the union but can't even drive in harsh weather conditions.

[@AEvans36963]

This was a terrible tragedy that didn't have to happen. People too often take their driving skills and the weather for granted. Black ice is preached about all the time but people still think they can handle it. My heart goes out to the families and drivers suffering at this time but I also hope that this is seen as a lesson learned. Tires, speed and ice don't mix well.

[@JesseDavis7373]

Such a terrible accident. Prayers for healing of the injured and comfort to the families of those lost. It's never safe on an Interstate in a winter storm, but this was one of the worst-case scenarios to play out. It's a miracle that so many survived.

[@alicechristian2980]

Thoughts and Prayers are with all those that was affected by this Tragic Accident. May they find comfort in memories they shared. R.I.P. God Bless all the ones that are in the Hospital still. 🙏👍💐🌼🌹🌺

[@LargeMarge8671]

Amen.

[@cryptoandcloud]

Well said. Amen

[@nn647]

L O L Ts and Ps guys!!!!

[@planexshifter]

Why prayers? If god is so damn great a powerful why did he let it happen? Obviously this is what he wants. What exactly are you praying for? You can change gods will? He doesn’t have a plan? Or he does have a plan but will allow YOU to change it? WTF-!? Grow up and put these myths and superstition behind. You are holding us all back. Science! Not myth and gullibility.

[@Drizzleize]

We need salt and sand, not hot air and wishy-thinking.

[@1pcmedic]

Look at the roadway design......like bumper bowling.......nowhere to go but crash. Once the NASCAR moment started they had no out.

[@amydavis4945]

It's not "roadway design" that causes this. It's stupid people that don't know how to drive on ice. If you CAN'T STOP in the distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you, then you are TOO CLOSE and need to slow down. You can't afford to "overdrive your headlights" when there is ice on the road.

[@kenpeters9807]

I think they had no idea there was ice, and black ice to boot. They get little roadway freezing there.

[@amydavis4945]

@@kenpeters9807 Anyone that "didn't know" there was ice on the road should have their license revoked. There had been FREEZING RAIN in sub-freezing temperatures. They weren't ignorant... they were stupid.

[@kenpeters9807]

Amy Davis : oh. I did not know there had been freezing rain. I did not hear that mentioned. That being the case, you are 100% on!

[@1pcmedic]

@@amydavis4945 I meant they had no out, to grassy shoulder to divert to, if they could.

[@amandabyrd4177]

Prayers for all involved this sounds like a very loving community. Prayers from ga.

[@Hollyrocks1975]

It’s so tragic the weather caused so much havoc in a place that was not used to, nor could properly prepare for it. Prayers for all affected. 😢💙🙏🏼

[@billiamc1969]

Poor driving caused this...far too many people driving to fast and to close.

[@maryalico4313]

It's used to ice storms..they have often in the winters.

[@butwhytho4858]

My husband is a firefighter EMT in Louisiana. Our love and heart goes out to so many. The families that lost so much. The trauma of watching your family suffer while being trapped and being helpless to free them. This year has alrdy been bad enough and my heart breaks for all the families and friends hurting right now. To the first responders working this horrific scene, ty. Not only do you risk your life doing this kind of work in these conditions, but you often carry the burden of seeing such horrific deaths and injuries. Especially when children are involved or when you identify with those whom you are helping. I hope the men/women who worked this, don’t burry it if they can’t seem to get it off of their minds. It’s always ok to talk about the things you’re witness too. My husband always thought talking to councilors was not a thing he would ever need until he worked a scene so horrible, he could close his eyes to sleep without seeing it. So if you need help after this don’t be ashamed to get help or talk to loved ones about it. Ty for what you do.

[@423LindaB]

Praying for all involved and those who witnessed this horrific catastrophe. Praying for those injured and lost loved ones. Praying for the heroes and first responders, ER critical care staff, firefighters, police departments and officials involved in managing these tragedies. 💜🙏💜

[@flipfloddess9986]

This was the fault of the state for not preparing the road properly. This is what taxes are for!

[@YaYaPaBla]

And caution lights set out. This is so sad.

[@loveall361]

Yeah they said they salted the roads 2 days prior 😑

[@KB-ke3fi]

the state doesn't maintain the HOV...it's private.

[@tswej]

Scariest thing saw on the news was when the 18 wheeler sent that truck airborne. Another was to see another one go from full speed to a complete stop in about 40 ft when it slammed into the back of another truck that had already slammed into cars.

[@santa1563]

I've seen far too many people driving recklessly on the 35W express to think this wasn't preventable. The weather was absolutely a big factor but poor decisions also contributed. It's very sad that this was the result but my condolences go to those who lost loved ones and I wish a speedy recovery to anyone injured. Please please please be careful in the days to come as the weather continues to worsen.

[@simplydanlrene4276]

And black ice and if you don't know what that is, research. You can't tell ice is there.

[@begonebegone7825]

@@simplydanlrene4276 Black ice is very deceiving. It surprises you and you don't have control at all. You must take heed when weather report states icy conditions very seriously. You are correct in your assessment

[@AaaaNinja]

@@begonebegone7825 when there's cold weather, the weather warnings do warn that ice will form on bridges and overpasses first. I kinda wonder if it coulda've been prevented or at least mitigated by putting some kind of traffic control a half mile ahead of the pileup so cars can slow down or be stopped before coming near the overpass.

[@rogerwilcoshirley2270]

Mind your own business, people know how to drive. Look out for yourself and the rest of us will be better off for it. Your health your well being is your business not mine, likewise the reverse is true. I dont want your concern b/c you mean nothing to me and really nothing at all b/c if you ceased to exist no-one in the general public would feel the slightest difference. Enjoy the spectacle just dont be at the wrong place at the wrong time.

[@paconot]

@@rogerwilcoshirley2270 You are not so smart.

[@ThuongNguyen-ub4no]

Just wondering if there are any sign that warning motorists about the road conditions before all this happen?

[@NicE-jq3wv]

Many and multiple.

[@bellican48]

I have never seen anything like this, and I pray that I never see or hear something like this ever again, please we all have to drive more safety, god bless all those people,

[@817sports]

This is one of the busiest and crowded highways in Tarrant county. Why was it not treated with sand or salt in advance. Seems like negligence to me.

[@tanyaberce5490]

totally agree

[@cynthialouiseshah4080]

So typical of Tx!!!! I hate driving thru there

[@amberfitzpatrick9896]

Someone in an earlier post said it was treated. Up here in Tulsa they are treating but it’s so cold it is freezing over again even after treatment.

[@kenpeters9807]

This lane is not maintained by Texas DOT, but a private contractor who handles this express lane section.

[@KB-ke3fi]

@@cynthialouiseshah4080 then don't.

[@brianaardrgz]

And the fact one of my family members were supposed to go over to fort worth and Dallas that day is so crazy to think about and they could have been one of those people in that crash, but god bless every person in that car.

[@robinmiller5256]

You need to automatically reduce your speed, and road conditions should be posted with flashing signs for conditions that are present. I don’t know why people drive with their right foot in hell!

[@deelala1925]

The most fitting description of most drivers ever !!!

[@dexteroreo3392]

Driving exams are too easy. Literally anyone can do it.

[@beargillium2369]

My only prayers are that people will learn how to be more attentive. This should not have happened. Never drive faster than you can see.

[@a.greyson]

It's sad and scary to know how those victims were trapped and hearing crash after crash. They didn't show the whole crash, just showing the same spot. It's a miracle only 6 died from this out of 130 cars, that's really amazing more survived. But it's still heartbreaking 6 still lost their lives. Peace be with them all.

[@newnana9070]

I worked for Detroit’s public safety department ( both police and fire) . We have been lucky that we haven’t had any accidents of that magnitude in our area during “Rush Hour” traffic. Our weather is extreme also. My heart is with all the families involved in this tragedy and my hat is off to the first responders that worked the scene to get help to the victims. I hope they are doing well. My prayers are with all involved.

[@happyhello5988]

My family and I are sending our thoughts and prayers for all involved. So painful to hear about this accident. Much love from WI ♥️

[@markaralvin5545]

Hello Tammie

[@Moonewitch]

My city, which I miss. Prayers to all.

[@Dedominicanita0877]

Sending prayers for everyone affected!😕🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@politicallee9834]

Most cars have an outside temperature thermometer. If it drops below freezing, get off busy roads! Take care of yourself. No one else will.

[@Patty.29]

Flash Freeze The Most Dangerous Weather condition.

[@simplydanlrene4276]

@@Patty.29 Black ice....

[@newnana9070]

Only newer models and its an extra add on with some cars. But you can listen to weather reports on your radio. Not everyone can just not go to work. The North East and South West temperatures are polar opposite.

[@politicallee9834]

This location & hopefully many other trouble spots will probably end up with flashing frozen ice warning signs activated by freezing temps. The thermometer in the car should activate freeze warnings wherever we are.

[@LEA-yr7bb]

Yes my 2013 car will tell me ice possible drive with care when it gets 40 degrees or lower

[@danielinteriano599]

Unfortunately this happened my condolences to everyone who lost someone in this tragedy

[@lesliejohnson4196]

This will happen again as no one here addressed the cause Excessive Speed on Ice When the conditions are even possible sliw down But people don't

[@f1jj220]

This problem is making me crying 😢 god please help the people I’m a truck driver I was passing that way withe minor problem I’m still filling bad I can’t forget it on my life it’s so bad

[@Vk-pc9ep]

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[@barbaraneville9056]

post traumatic stress.

[@YouHaveAPurposeStickAround]

@@Vk-pc9ep Read the room buddy. Geez.

[@mercedesjimenez8049]

My dad worked on that road back in 2010-2015. I would never think such a terrible thing would happen there. Love to all the families who have lost someone, I'm so so sorry, I cannot imagine your pain.

[@ronmills9537]

Rip to the ones that lost there lives in this. N yes this could have been prevented.

[@TheHenryDuong]

Those big truck drivers could have done a better job in situation awareness , most of the damage done by those 3-4 truckers would have been prevented if they just stopped to the side .

[@lifewithlawnaj]

Prayers going up to those affected

[@robertferguson9764]

Too late

[@aladynamedSusan]

When I came home last night I hugged my daughter so tight. And I missed her puffy cheeks and I told her I'm always so happy when I come home and see you. I always feel blessed each and everyday God allowed me to make it home to see my big girl. I couldn't imagine this happening and never being able to see my beautiful girl again. This made me cry. I'm sorry to the families. I'm very sorry for your losses and all of the pain losing your loved ones has caused. I'm praying for all of you. And a safe transition for all called to the other side. Again my deepest condolences🙏🏾

[@renatacasper7955]

My prayers for all who were in this tragic accident !! 😥🙏🙏🙏

[@markaralvin5545]

Hello Renata

[@Luclys]

Here in Australia this is something we don't see and after watching this I'm left chilled. My heart goes out to the family and friends that have lost loved ones and I pray God brings them peace. I also want to wish thos injured a speedy recovery and God's blessings.

[@Timhisattva]

Many thanks to the EMTs, Doctors, nurses, medical staff.

[@bashmentnatty]

This is sad and my heart goes out to the families. I don’t understand why a state of emergency isn’t declared in Texas during these freezes since they are not equipped to sand/salt the roads. They need to just shut it down and keep everyone safe. In Boston they do that when it gets super bad so that the streets are empty and the plows can really go to work without dealing with vehicles on the road. How many accidents need to happen before Texas declares a state of emergency to save lives?? Sooo sad.

[@newnana9070]

Maybe the bridges on the freeways need to be closed. Texas doesn’t get extremely cold freezing icy weather. That is another factor. Not knowing how to drive on ice and snow is the reason this happens ( speeding for not real good reason).

[@kasun1752]

I agree I am from Connecticut and we do the same...many people say Texas is not used this weather ... well that is a bigger reason for closing the roads and highways because people not only not know how to treat the road ( which as you know something that don’t even prevent icy roads ) but drivers don’t know how to drive on this weather. It is sad but hopefully new laws are created to avoid this.

[@KB-ke3fi]

Boston? That one road alone is bigger than all of Boston.

[@cynthiafeagin5185]

Where were the people who salt and sand those roads.

[@thecolorteal6132]

It's Texas

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

@N wrong the toll authority takes care of their own roads not the state or the city that the roads are in. I do not use the toll road

[@lilane2400]

@N TRUTH, bro, absolute truth!!

[@mattmoschkau84]

@D'oh! I35 isn’t a toll road.

[@relevation0]

DRIVERS need to SLOW DOWN.

[@MrJuanjon]

Black ice? dangerous I know, I've driven on it.

[@soonersdevil]

Drove on it once.. was over on railroad overpass...Stayed on top til light changed at bottom of hill...Scariest driving- beside Tennessee fog...I've been in. 👋 OH-IO

[@alyzu4755]

Terrifying.

[@ashokaal-hadrami8477]

Prayers for who were involved and hurt in any way

[@7_of_9]

Type i35 fort worth accident and you will see that nothing it's being done to prevent accidents in this area. This wasn't the first or tenth and it will keep happening.

[@user-we4ln9jt9y]

How does that even happen? 133 CARS

[@felipemg9422]

Why are all these stupid drivers driving so fast in bad conditions

[@Vick615]

its texas

[@sheldtonbell7586]

There were so many reports about the road conditions prior to this. Such a tragedy to those affected by this

[@sicast916]

Heartbreaking, prayers for all involved

[@nailadee]

My heart breaks for the families who lost loved ones in this terrible crash. Prayers sent for survivors’ healing and for emotional strength to families who lost someone.

[@markaralvin5545]

Hello Donna

[@TheStBlaine]

Thank you first responders

[@ThePriceisRight4094D]

Is there video evidence of sand being applied to the express lane?

[@misstee9842]

This should have never happen! Why wasn't this major highway salted.

[@aemiliuswolf5348]

Salt? We force cars into narrow lanes with NO WAY OUT, with concrete walled in lanes, this was destine to happen.

[@misstee9842]

@@aemiliuswolf5348 like I SAID this should have NEVER happened ✌

[@PTunnelly]

This happens and suddenly everyone’s an expert on driving. 🙄

[@okthen8329]

I am so sorry you guys went threw this my prayers with you guys

[@tonyalafarr7943]

Sending you all my thoughts and prayers from Des Moines Iowa!

[@AlanMartinez-bj7kw]

I’m not saying that city preventions shouldn’t be excused for what happened but the truth is, as a young Texan I know for a fact that we don’t know how to drive and I mean ALL TEXANS we can’t drive in the rain, fog or snow, instead of slowing down it’s a damn fact we speed up, it’s so stupid but that’s the truth.

[@tanyaberce5490]

You are right most Texans do not know how to drive in bad weather whatever that may be, all need to slow down and drive according to the conditions....also all these roads affected should have been salted and sanded before hand...I used to live in Arlington for almost 35 years and know the area very well....so sad, but seeing all the videos posted the speed was the major factor in this pile up of 133 cars n trucks....SLOW DOWN...DRIVE ACCORDINGLY to WEATHER CONDITIONS. and pay attention while driving.

[@NicE-jq3wv]

The most peculiar driving characteristic I’ve noticed of drivers in dfw as opposed to other areas of the us is the penchant for riding each other’s bumpers. Never seen anything like it compared to here.

[@lynnbunton9371]

Prayers for everyone involved.

[@blest1998]

Why are semi-trucks even allowed in express lanes?

[@Futemire]

The way it is setup here is that thru traffic can pay to use the express lane. It's usually a good thing for big trucks to use this lane so that they don't run the risk of not being able to slow down in time for merging traffic. However, this section of road is managed by a private company and not TX DOT; it is under investigation but multiple sources have said the road appeared untreated. I'll also note, don't confuse the express lanes with HOV lanes, we have those as well but that's not what these lanes were.

[@kenpeters9807]

This looks like an express lane section of highway. Similar to D.C.

[@YaYaPaBla]

May not have been in the express lane, the road was iced over causing the trucks to slide and Jack knife.

[@blest1998]

@@YaYaPaBla the express lanes have concrete walls on both sides.

[@texan4life129]

We have known this winter storm was coming for a week before it even hit us. This accident was on a Toll Road. A road that you are charged money just to drive on. WHY IN THE HELL WERENT THE ROADS COVERED IN DE-ICING AGENT???

[@holychristian9297]

What happened to the emergency road services crews who are responsible for treatment of the roads with fore thought and planning and salting the roads and shutting down dangerous highway condition. Where were they Dot

[@TheRedHeffa-b8m]

... Probably because Texas doesn't normally have an Artic blast.

[@craigmac9708]

Well what happened to all of the common sense because this large scale accidents was caused by that one little big gigantic stupid idiot who never uses any common sense while driving, but I digress

[@laurastafford6217]

I pray for the families and the injured , God be with you all.., just horrific..

[@Goldie2014]

I noticed in the live videos those tractor trailers were going AWFUL DAMN FAST on icy roads~ bad conditions...isn't the law to SLOW DOWN when you feel there might be bad road conditions???? Dont just blame the crews for not salting etc...blame the damn drivers for going so fast to begin with!!!...one of those trucks was FLYING.

[@gabrielapop9352]

To stop a truck trailer with a heavy load behind you is almost impossible. So the weight behind him pushed them even further up unable to stop on icy road. This is not a car. Even if you don't have much speed takes extra extended time to be able to fully stop in a normal condition.

[@jamesboyd5305]

Lots of blame....here...all you can do is investigate the situation

[@JCMAGIC7]

It looks like reckless driving to me

[@HistoryRepeats101]

My prayers to all those and their families involved in this unfortunate accident. And to all those criticizing the drivers most likely have never driven on ice. The roads were obviously in good conditions until that section and once the first few vehicles realize and slowed came to a stop ALL the vehicles behind them were attempting to do the same hence the scenic we saw. Bottom line in low temps with precipitation the roads should have been salted or this section with the bridges closed and traffic rerouted. There is no control/stopping on ice, you lose control and hitting the brakes makes control even worse, as this patch of ice was unexpected (30 year’s driving in snow & ice and if I didn’t know to expect icy roads the result would be the same)

[@salvatronprime9882]

Dallas gets ice once or twice per year... it is literally impossible that these people have never driven on ice before.

[@HistoryRepeats101]

@ Salvatron- I didn’t say that those involved in the accident hadn’t driven on ice before, I said the ones making negative comments most likely hadn’t. And there is a difference in leaving your driveway and heading out on an ice covered road and obeying the speed limit of 70mph and SUDDENLY encountering ice. Once you hit that patch there is no stopping only spin-outs and these people were most likely praying at the first realization. Truckers are trained to handle icy roads - in this case “There was no stopping” which is what the first vehicles did and the pileup ensued. I honestly think that you and I wouldn’t have feared any better. Cut them some slack, say a prayer for all and ask - Why weren’t the road crews out checking and salting. Is so empowering being an armchair driver. It could have been you or me.I was on that road a week ago. Blessings

[@juls7582]

My condolences for everyone involved. My heart goes out to all of Ft. Worth. I live in Houston, and will not be on the road this weekend.

[@jessealmaguer7669]

I have been driving that part of I-35west going south for years the way regular computers drive i don't understand why this or worst does NOT happen every day?????

[@johnc2438]

I don't think we want "regular computers" competing with drivers, regular or otherwise.

[@lindaforrester464]

My heart and sole goes out to everyone and the helpers at that tragic accident love from the uk🇬🇧

[@lindaforrester464]

@K B ha ha n

[@lindaforrester464]

@K B hi there k b funny man I was just trying to be thoughtful in there sad time

[@lindaforrester464]

@K B hello mr k b sorry I sent you a funny note I must admit my spelling is terrible it's good to think you have a great sence of humar it was terrable what happened I dont like motorways at the best of times and I dont like overtaking large lorries are you overseas or in england always curious well its bitterly cold in the uk at this moment in time is it cold were you are well you take care k b

[@lerayshaaen]

Prayers for everyone involved! Jesus bless them heal and continue to protect them and everyone in this world!!

[@mindkiller6403]

Wtf..I don't see 133 cars & trucks crashed..

[@justotorres8970]

Texas has the largest road network don't expect all roads and all Lanes to be salted or sanded.

[@gardensofthegods]

Why do they drive so fast ? They always drive too fast when the roads are slick

[@rorystfu]

You say that like this was a country road. It isn't the amount of roads, it's just not something the state is never ready for because it rarely ever happens. The equipment and the network of contractors required by states where this is common just isn't there.

[@justotorres8970]

@@rorystfu I say it like all roadways from the 20+ lanes in the City highways to county roads . And anyone that has lived in Texas for a while knows this isn't very common.

[@kenpeters9807]

But major commuter highways should be (salted / sanded / sprayed).

[@justotorres8970]

@@kenpeters9807 I know they do try to get the most trafficked routes, bridged and over passes priority but it's I know they can't get it all .

[@lilane2400]

I live here, this has been a danger that has needed to be addressed for a long time now. The winter crew is very slow and not thorough, please keep our streets safe! We don't know how to drive on ice or expect it, use our tax dollars to save lives instead of build new freeways, PLEASE! The negligence has been ongoing, and now people are dead from it. At least educate people if you're not going to take care of the roads. I've been in icy weather here, the city is no where to be found on icy days, nowhere!!! Outrageous! I almost could have died once a few years ago on an icy patch like this. I'm so sorry for those people, they had no idea and they didn't expect it. You know, city officials, how warm it is here all winter long and that people won't drive safe because it doesn't seem dangerous. What's it going to take???

[@LargeMarge8671]

How about just pray for all involved and leave the rant and blame for an appropriate time.

[@lilane2400]

@@LargeMarge8671 How about both? I live here so I could have been on that road @ss. There is no " more appropriate time" ......?????

[@LargeMarge8671]

Chill TF out. People lost family members. People were hurt. People are working to figure all this out. You sound like a typical ambulance chaser jumping the gun. The fact that you "could have been on that road @ss" doesn't give you the right to diminish what ACTUALLY happened to these people. If you have been so upset and worried about this happening for so long now then you should have ranted and raged then. Now is a time when people are trying to heal, not listen to you attempt to pretend you have the authority to start placing blame. Like I said, all involved need prayers. It's the human thing to do. Even you are prayed for.

[@lilane2400]

@@LargeMarge8671 Ambulance chaser? Ok... so you are actually making no sense and your comment is illogical. In no way does my comment diminish them, I left another about praying for them before. So you chill out, you're a judgemental @ss

[@lilane2400]

@@LargeMarge8671 And if you actually care, you would realize something has to be done about it so it doesn't happen AGAIN. Duh!! Are you slow????

[@monakay5990]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Praying 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

[@t.g.7180]

@Jdhshd Hdhxhjd 😂

[@rodneysmart9774]

How often does it freeze in FW?

[@beargillium2369]

Slow down and open your eyes. Nobody even HONKING to alert the danger

[@pinkrose5796]

That's what surprised me!!! Most people would honk, flash their lights, TURN ON THEIR EMERGENCY FLASHERS, tap their brakes!!!; Do Texas drivers even know these exist on their cars??!!! They don't in Georgia!

[@Frozo-nt2ky]

@@pinkrose5796 I don’t understand what you’re trying to say

[@AaaaNinja]

On black ice? You can't even coast to a stop on that, you're literally helpless.

[@beargillium2369]

@@AaaaNinja yeah so why are people going like 50+ on it?

[@mariazavala5000]

My thoughts and prayers are with all those families involved in that horrific accident.

[@superblondeDotOrg]

" THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS "

[@geegarcia7858]

This looks worse than anything I've seen in movies or TV... Triple digit amount of cars and trucks? That's wild. That ice must've been absolutely insane. Shame those people died. Imagine having to wait for that shit to clear up while being trapped in the car? My God...

[@ariw9405]

Do they not believe in salt or dirt for their roads in TX? This was completely avoidable if they had a proper transportation department

[@santa1563]

Icy weather is relatively rare but we do have salt and sand trucks. DOT had been conducting ice prevention operations since Tuesday but it's still unclear how this happened. The speed limit on the expressway is 75 and I frequently see people driving in excess of 90 mph but hopefully that wasn't the case when this accident occurred.

[@NicE-jq3wv]

Bad things happen and it isn’t always government’s fault. Personal responsibility still exists.

[@lilane2400]

They don't take care of it here. Very poor job, for years this has been a concern for me.

[@ladyplantzalot6987]

People y'all gotta slow down in icy conditions. We had a fog accident here in Florida, these type of accidents really change your mind forever. Hope y'all remain strong cuz that's really tuff

[@patricklastname5646]

All of them...we did such a good job. HELL NO! Close the road if it's icy or salt it BEFORE it ices then don't try brushing of your responsibility in the tragedy.

[@SooSkiTzO_YT]

they have but there's this common sense thing called bridges ice before roads.

[@ellenyoungblood4711]

Oh, I am so devastated by this on your behalf. I am interceding for you, your pain, and your loss/losses.

[@mentaltoughness6365]

The government should have truck spreading salt on the road

[@stonedsquatch4205]

Yes more government spending.... Not people pulling their heads out of their asses and learning something... Just in case you couldn't tell that was sarcasm

[@stonedsquatch4205]

we have to deal with this all the time in Colorado... It's called weather

[@lmcg9103]

I'm wrong there was something put down

[@ThatOneScienceGuy]

They don’t do that in TX. I grew up in DFW and know where this is.

[@duboissherry9529]

@@stonedsquatch4205 this is an extremely basic service in other cities and prevents weather related school closures, business closures, and...oh yeah unnecessary mass casualty events. I swear y’all republicans are weird. Ask the people of the Midwest when the last time they had a snow day was.

[@lizbear585]

Praying for all the families who lost someone. Praying for fast recovery on the ones who got injured. And praying for the ones who got traumatized.

[@robertferguson9764]

Too late,prayers didn't work this time

[@lizbear585]

@@robertferguson9764 too late? Don't be stupid! Im praying for their families and for them to get over being traumatized. I didnt say "im praying for this to be prevented" then you more than welcome to say that was too late.

[@couponbee3311]

God be with these families!!! Condolences to those who lost loved ones!!!

[@imarah15]

How sad and tragic. Life is very fragile. My thoughts and sentiments are with everyone involved who lost a loved one. I know your pain is unimaginable right now.

[@erickagalvan7925]

I'm an uber and I didn't see any trucks putting sand on the streets

[@NicE-jq3wv]

I saw them out there for two days straight prior to this. They aren’t responsible for how people drive.

[@gabrielapop9352]

If they put sand and salt on the streets that shouldn't happened. We have it up here in Canada all the time and they spray the roads with salt, sand and chemicals to prevent forming any icy on the road. You could be best driver it doesn't help on icy roads. No control whatsoever. My condolences for the families who lost their loved one.

[@t.g.7180]

And you rely on the government to protect you & keep you safe? 🤣🤣

[@robertferguson9764]

They never do

[@jamesboyd5305]

Oh ...but they say they do...and say stuff like ..We've been at this a long time...and you can't cover everything perfectly..We have the largest interstate network in the Nation...We'll get to the bottom of this...

[@ThePriceisRight4094D]

Why is there retaining walls in that construction site?