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Stolen Fort Worth Ambulance rams multiple cars on I-35 in Austin before driver fatally shot by Trooper
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For a more detailed account of what happened, readers can refer to the report from KWTX, which provides additional context and information about the stolen ambulance incident on I-35 in Austin.
A stolen ambulance from Fort Worth caused a disturbance on I-35 in Austin . The vehicle collided with multiple cars during the incident. The situation ultimately ended with the driver being fatally shot by a Trooper.
Details of the events surrounding the incident are limited, but further information can be found through KWTX. For a more detailed account of what happened, readers can refer to the report from KWTX, which provides additional context and information about the stolen ambulance incident on I-35 in Austin.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KWTX Reading time: 1 min
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