Fort Worth leaders give update on icy pileup crash that left 6 dead, 36 injured

At least 100 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup crash Thursday morning on Interstate 35W in Fort Worth, including several 18-wheelers, officials said. At least six people have been confirmed dead. The total number of injuries remains unknown, Fort Worth police said.

Mayor Betsy Price, along with Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis and Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes held a news conference at 4:30 p.m. with the latest updates.

During the news conference, Davis confirmed six people have died from the crash.

Price tweeted her condolences Thursday afternoon and asked people to pray for Fort Worth.

"My heart is breaking for our community as we come to learn about the extent of the losses we are experiencing from today’s accident," Price wrote. "Our community is pouring out support, and I know that so many of you are asking for a way to help. Right now, what Fort Worth needs most is your prayers – for the families, the injured, and the first responders. We will share updates in the coming days with any additional ways to support those in need during this difficult time."

The crash happened around 6 a.m. Thursday as drivers were dealing with pockets of inclement weather across North Texas, including freezing rain.

A Fort Worth Fire Department spokesperson confirmed to WFAA that the department brought their own salt to the scene of the wreck as a part of protocol during icy conditions. They said the department has no idea if the road was salted before the crash, and said that finding that out would be a part of the department's investigation.

A number of people remained trapped hours after the crash happened and patients were still emerging from vehicles at the crash scene as of 8:30 a.m., officials said, with an estimated 36 people needing medical transport. Many of them had serious injuries and several were life-threatening, officials said.

Fire department officials said during a news conference that they were going vehicle-by-vehicle to check for anyone still trapped, but had done a first pass and have extricated everyone they could see and or get to so far.

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