Deputy left dangling from Texas overpass after semi crash, video shows rescue

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Video shows rescue of Texas deputy dangling from overpass

A sheriff's deputy was left dangling from an overpass after a crash in Lubbock, Texas.

Two sheriff's deputies were seriously injured in the crash on I-27.

The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office said the deputies were helping a stranded motorist when a semi-truck collided with their patrol unit.

They got trapped between their car and a guardrail.

Bystanders at a nearby gas station quickly came over to help.

Both deputies were taken to the hospital with serious injuries; but are expected to be OK.

One other person was injured in the crash.

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