Seventeen Injured in Fort Worth Motorcycle Crash on I-35W

A major crash involving at least 15 motorcycles occurred Friday night on southbound I-35W near Heritage Trace Parkway in Fort Worth, resulting in a mass casualty event. Seventeen people were injured, with four in critical condition, six in serious condition, and the remainder suffering minor injuries. Several motorcycles caught fire during the incident, prompting a large emergency response including multiple ambulances and fire trucks. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and authorities have not yet released further details. The southbound lanes of the toll road were shut down at the scene. The accident drew significant emergency resources and left the community seeking answers about what led to the collision.