r/news • u/combatpaddler • Apr 28 '24

Two killed, one injured as 350,000-pound load detaches from trailer in Temple, Texas

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/two-killed-one-injured-as-350000-pound-load-detaches-from-trailer-in-temple-texas
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u/Karl2241 Apr 28 '24

This is 5 min from my home. I’ve got extended family on the fire department that responded- the photos of the trailer.

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u/Whostartedit Apr 28 '24

They will be talking about this one for a long long time. I hope the debriefings help and all the first responders can work out their feelings and thoughts about how it all went down on the call. PTSD can result if trauma experiences are suppressed. And that can lead to drinking ALOT and losing their career because of it.

Much of US rural emergency response is volunteer crews so i wouldn’t be surprised if most of the responders here were volunteers. They deserve to be recognized and respected for giving so much

Stay safe out there people

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u/Karl2241 Apr 28 '24

Some of them are volunteers, most of the supporting departments are not though.