Chaparral Road has reopened after being closed due to a six-vehicle pileup caused by icy road conditions.
The roadway had been closed from Rosewood to Farm-to-Market Road 2410 following a chain-reaction pileup late Sunday night. Several vehicles went into a ravine, and tow trucks were initially unable to safely remove them because of hazardous icy conditions.
The closure was lifted after county crews cleared the scene and deemed the roadway safe for travel. All vehicle occupants were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
City officials continue to urge residents to exercise caution when driving in winter weather, particularly overnight and early morning hours when ice may refreeze. Even treated roads, bridges and overpasses can remain slippery and unpredictable.
Residents can sign up for emergency alerts at www.killeentexas.gov/notifyme, visit www.killeentexas.gov/ohsem , and follow the City of Killeen on social media for real-time updates on road conditions, closures, and public safety information.
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