Accident in Wise County: 3 dead, 11 injured in mass accident

ALVORD, Texas – Emergency crews are on the scene of a serious accident in Wise County that is being described as a “multiple injury accident.”

According to Wise County EMS, three people are dead, three others were flown to the hospital by helicopter and eight others were transported by ambulance.

The accident occurred near the northbound lanes of Highway 287, near the FM 1655 exit in Alvord.

The minibus went off the road and crashed.

Alvord ISD confirmed that no students or staff were involved in the incident.

The road is expected to be closed for an extended period of time.

Please avoid the area.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned to FOX 4 for more information.