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EL PASO, El Paso County, Texas, Nov. 11, 2026 — A sanitation truck struck an overpass support pillar on Tuesday morning, November 10, on the southbound US 54 frontage road at Trowbridge, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. One person suffered serious injuries in the crash.
The collision happened around 11 a.m. on the southbound frontage road near the Trowbridge overpass. The impact closed the left two lanes and caused major traffic backups in the area.
One person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, officials said. No other details about the person's condition have been released.
TxDOT said the lanes will stay closed until further notice and that a clearing time is not yet known. Drivers were advised to expect delays near the site while crews assess the damage to the structure. The cause of the crash has not been confirmed, and the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
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What are a truck's blind spots, and why do they matter?
Large trucks have wide blind spots along both sides, directly behind the trailer, and close in front of the cab. Other drivers who linger in these zones may not be visible to the truck driver, raising the risk of a collision.
What is an underride crash?
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What usually causes large-truck accidents?
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