Fort Worth, TX — Authorities have confirmed the discovery of nearly 500 pounds of liquid methamphetamine inside a van following a deadly crash on Thursday.
The incident, which occurred north of downtown Fort Worth, resulted in the deaths of two men and required a firefighter's hospitalization. According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, the firefighter exposed to the meth is in good condition and is expected to be released on Friday.
Police reported that ten buckets containing liquid meth, with an estimated street value between $1 million and $3 million, were found at the crash site. Investigators suspect the van, registered in Dallas, may have operated as a mobile meth lab, endangering drivers along a 40-mile route between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Authorities indicated that the driver could have been exposed to toxic vapors after initially colliding with a parked vehicle on Delga Street before traveling half a block and striking a guardrail near Delga Park.
Fort Worth Police Spokesperson Buddy Calzada highlighted the potential dangers of the drug operation. He noted, “Any meth that we have moving, no matter the amount, we don't want it in Fort Worth,” adding that the crash could have resulted in even greater harm.
The two men in the van have not been identified. Fort Worth police are collaborating with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to investigate the meth operation and trace its origins.
Authorities continue to assess the situation and are urging anyone with information to come forward.