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HFD at fault in both July collisions with METRORail trains, TxDOT says
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Pooja Lodhia , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details about the collisions are available from state records obtained by ABC13.
A recent investigation by the Texas Department of Transportation has determined the Houston Fire Department was at fault in two collisions with METRORail trains that occurred in July. The incidents involved two separate Houston Fire Department vehicles. Details about the collisions are available from state records obtained by ABC13.
The records shed light on the circumstances surrounding the crashes, which happened this month. For more information on the investigation and its findings, readers can refer to the full report from ABC13, which provides further details on the incidents and the determination of fault.
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Category: safety Published: August 1, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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