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Vehicle's roof torn off car after driving underneath 18 wheeler, crashing under another 18-wheeler, officials say
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · As published by WFAA
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The car's roof was torn off after it drove underneath an 18-wheeler.
A vehicle was involved in a severe accident, according to officials. The car's roof was torn off after it drove underneath an 18-wheeler. The incident escalated as the vehicle then crashed under another 18-wheeler. Officials have reported the accident, but details are limited. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the report from WFAA, the local news source in Dallas , TX.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: WFAA ·
Reading time: 1 min
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