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Texas Woman Survives Dramatic Crash into 40-Foot Trench at Construction Site

by Nolan Harris
December 24, 2024
in Local News
Texas Woman Survives Dramatic Crash into 40-Foot Trench at Construction Site

Waco, TX – A Texas woman is lucky to be alive after her car crashed into a 40-foot-deep trench at a construction site in Cypress. The harrowing incident took place early Friday morning, when the 33-year-old driver missed a turn, sending her vehicle airborne before it plunged into the deep hole.

Video footage of the crash site shows the woman’s car completely vertical in the trench, a position that made her rescue a complex operation. Construction crews, working at the site overnight, discovered the car hours later and immediately sprang into action. The woman was then airlifted to a nearby hospital, where she was found to be alert and conscious despite the extensive damage to her vehicle.

A relative of the woman, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed astonishment at her survival. “I was surprised she was alive because of the way the car was messed up,” they said. “I’m so grateful she’s OK, though she’s definitely scared.”

Despite the shocking severity of the crash, authorities confirmed that the woman was in stable condition following her arrival at the hospital. The exact cause of the crash is under investigation, but it marks the second such incident at the same construction site in recent months.

Back in September, a similar crash occurred at the site, prompting concerns over safety measures in the area. In response to the two accidents, the Texas Department of Transportation has initiated an inspection to explore ways to enhance safety protocols at the site and prevent further accidents.

As authorities continue their investigation, both the woman and her family are grateful for the quick response and her miraculous survival. The incident has raised questions about the safety of construction zones and the need for better precautions in high-risk areas.

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