Montague County, TX (October 15, 2024) — A major two-vehicle collision on Highway 81 near Ringgold resulted in one fatality on Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called to the scene near Moody Road, just north of Ringgold, following reports of an injury accident. According to Sgt. Juan Gutierrez of the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash involved a truck-tractor semi and a passenger car, with one person confirmed dead.

As emergency crews continue to work at the scene, Highway 81 remains closed in both directions. Traffic is currently being diverted, and authorities are advising drivers to avoid the area. The cause of the crash and the identity of the victim have not yet been released as of this report. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

• The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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