Fatal seven-vehicle crash on I-20 near Terrell injuries several.

Four individuals have died, two are in critical condition, and multiple others are injured following a collision involving seven vehicles, including three tractor-trailers, that led to the closure of Interstate 20 near Hiram Road in Terrell, Texas. Terrell Volunteer Fire Department officials labeled the crash as "horrific" and a "mass casualty" incident, prompting a swift response from emergency teams. Both directions of traffic were halted as authorities launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, which transpired around 2:40 p.m. Various emergency services, including multiple fire departments, ambulances, and medical helicopters, were deployed to transport patients to Dallas hospitals. The closure of I-20 was mandated due to debris and the severity of the wreckage, with the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Public Safety, and local law enforcement agencies managing the situation. Westbound lanes of I-20 continue to be shut down as the investigation progresses, and the closure is anticipated to persist for several hours to facilitate cleanup efforts. Further updates will be provided by CBS News Texas as more information is released.