Electric poles add a new level of danger in car accidents.
According to a report from KSAT News, the driver of an 18-wheeler was hospitalized and several counties experienced power outages after a crash in Atascosa County.¹
Construction workers are at greater risk of burn injuries.
According to a report from News4SanAntonio, a construction worker was hospitalized after a transformer exploded on a West Side job site.¹
School bus accidents are extremely dangerous.
A Southwest Independent School District bus rolled onto its side Tuesday morning while transporting students to Legacy High School, according to a report from News4SanAntonio.¹
Never try to cross a major highway on foot.
According to a News4SanAntonio report, a man was killed after leaving his crashed vehicle and attempting to cross I-10 on foot.
Drivers should be extra vigilant during school pick-up and drop-off hours.
According to a KSAT News report, a middle-schooler was hit by a vehicle yesterday afternoon on the Northwest Side.¹
Disabled vehicles can cause major accidents if drivers aren’t careful.
(Update) Texas DPS officials say the pickup was stopped at a red light when the tractor-trailer struck it from behind. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.
High-speed accidents often result in more severe injuries and vehicle damage.
According to a News4SanAntonio report, two people are dead and two are critically injured after a high-speed accident near I-35 on the South Side.¹
Tire blowouts can cause devastating accidents.
According to a KSAT News report, a driver was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a tire blowout caused his dump truck to crash and catch fire.
Hot liquids are a common cause of burn injuries in restaurants.
According to a KSAT News report, SAFD was called to extinguish a grill fire at Willie’s Grill and Ice House on the North Side.
Braga Fresh voluntarily recalled dangerous broccoli in December 2024.
According to a news release, Braga Fresh recalled contaminated broccoli sold at Walmart, which has now been elevated to a Class 1 risk level.
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