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DECATUR, Wise County, Texas, Nov. 6, 2026 — A motor vehicle accident shut down lanes on the northbound US 287 service road near FM 2264 in Decatur on Thursday, November 5, according to the Decatur Fire Department.
The crash was reported on the northbound 287 service road close to its junction with FM 2264. Decatur FD, Wise County EMS, and law enforcement responded to the scene.
Details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, and possible causes have not been released. Decatur FD asked drivers to use caution in the area while crews worked the scene. No further information was available as of this writing.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
More Crash News from Wise County
This crash happened on US-287 in Decatur, TX. For other recent crashes near Decatur, TX, visit our Wise County accident reports.
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What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Move to a safe spot if possible, check for injuries, call 911, and exchange information with the other driver. Photograph the vehicles and the scene before traffic or weather changes conditions.
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