FORT WORTH, Texas (WKRC) — Two men died in a minivan crash in Fort Worth on Thursday morning, with authorities discovering nearly 500 pounds of liquid meth nearby.
At approximately 9:00 a.m., the minivan struck an unoccupied, parked truck before coming to a stop, according to the Fort Worth Police Department. Emergency responders found one man deceased in the passenger seat; the driver was treated at the scene but later pronounced dead.
While investigating, officers discovered 10 plastic buckets filled with a chemical emitting strong fumes inside the vehicle. Narcotics officers were summoned to the scene, and subsequent tests indicated the substance was likely liquid meth. The total weight of the buckets was approximately 480 pounds, with an estimated street value between $1 million and $3 million.
One firefighter was hospitalized due to exposure to the chemical but has since been released and is in good condition, authorities reported.
Buddy Calzada, a spokesperson for the Fort Worth Police Department, emphasized the potential dangers of the situation, highlighting that the outcome could have been significantly worse.
The identities of the deceased individuals have not yet been released. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.