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Major crash blocks southbound lanes of Highway 281, Erath County TX

Traffic

Reported: 10/05/2025 10:00 AM (PDT)

US-281, Texas

A major vehicle crash is blocking the southbound lanes of Highway 281 in Texas. Emergency responders are on scene and a helicopter has been requested due to potential serious injuries. Law enforcement is managing the scene and insurance for the involved vehicle has been confirmed.

Audio|Source: Erath County Sheriff and PD

01:53

Transcript:

00:00

I have a major crash. 281 South.

00:04

208 South.

00:06

281 South is blocked.

00:09

Can you enter out to we can get a hold of a trooper?

00:13

24.

00:16

(number withheld). (number withheld).

00:19

104, 141. 104, 141.

00:25

S.O.8?

00:33

I have a Charlton student out for us that's needing to return a gun.

00:46

104, I'll be there shortly.

00:51

Okay.

00:56

The 119 on scene.

01:01

On 10-4[1].

01:06

(number withheld),

01:13

message requesting helicopter.

01:20

(number withheld). 17.

01:23

I'm 104-123.

01:27

119.28.

01:35

119. (name withheld),

01:37

1048. (name withheld),

01:40

1048. Greenford.

01:44

Several.

01:46

119. 19,

01:51

vehicle is clear insurance confirmed.

Police codes explained

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[1]

10-4: Acknowledgment / Message received

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US-281, Texas

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