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Stolen ambulance in Fort Worth leads to Texas DPS pursuit in Austin
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Julianna Russ , as published by KXAN-NBC
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The ambulance was originally taken in North Texas, specifically in the Fort Worth area.
A pursuit by Texas DPS occurred in Austin , stemming from a stolen ambulance. The ambulance was originally taken in North Texas, specifically in the Fort Worth area. Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in the response in Austin.
Details of the incident are limited, but further information can be found through KXAN-NBC. For those seeking more details on the stolen ambulance and subsequent pursuit, the full story is available from the source, providing additional context and information on the events that unfolded.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KXAN-NBC Reading time: 1 min
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