Lucila Robles killed and at least 3 injured when semi crashes, explodes on Highway 277 near Quemado, Maverick County, Texas
4 injured in big rig crash, explosion in Maverick County
The big rig, which was carrying airbag detonators, exploded into flames, officials said. A nearby home and a passing vehicle caught fire.
The driver and a passenger of the 18-wheeler were transported to a hospital, officials said. Two people in the passing vehicle were airlifted to a San Antonio hospital.
Emergency personnel are searching the house for a possible victim, officials said.
Truck Carrying Takata Inflators Explodes In Texas, Killing 1
The News Gram of Eagle Pass identified the victim as Lucila Robles, whose home was destroyed in blast.
Takata blamed after truck explodes, kills woman
Air bag maker Takata Corp.'s troubles worsened Monday as the company confirmed that a truck carrying its inflators and a volatile chemical exploded last week in a Texas border town, killing a woman and injuring four others.
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