Veterans Killed in Parade in Texas

They are killing us slowly dammit! When will we FIGHT? I'm sick of being picked off one by one!

Train kills veterans in Texas parade

Posted: Nov 15, 2012 6:54 PM ESTUpdated: Nov 15, 2012 7:28 PM EST

By: myfoxdfw.com Staff -

DALLAS -

Dozens of wounded warriors were involved in a horrible accident Thursday afternoon in West Texas.

The accident happened at about 5 p.m. in Midland during the "Hunt for Heroes" parade. A big rig that was carrying the veterans on a flat bed trailer was hit by a train.

There are conflicting reports about the crossing arms. Some witnesses said the arms were not coming down as the truck approached the crossing.

Police confirmed at least four people were killed. Sixteen others were taken to hospitals in Midland and nearby Odessa, 10 in critical condition.

Following the parade, the veterans were scheduled to leave for a deer-hunting trip while their wives were to be treated to a variety of activities. Those events were canceled.

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Permalink Reply by kim perkins 31 minutes ago

ok, so you don't think this was an accident? it was planned or intentional??

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Permalink Reply by Jim from Texas 22 minutes ago

No, I DO think this was a tragic accident! Someone has a lot of explaining to do as to how on earth this could have happened. My gosh, there isn't a conspiracy in everything. Pop a paranoia pill, and chill!