UPDATE: Horizon City Police confirms two people have died as a result of a two-motor vehicle crash that happened in Horizon City on Wednesday night.
Police say the two people who died were both males who have not been identified. Police also say three people are currently hospitalized and their conditions are unknown.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Horizon City Police responded to a two-motor vehicle crash on Horizon Boulevard between Gretna and Ascencion on Wednesday night, Aug. 23.
Police say the incident happened at around 9 p.m. Wednesday at the 14840 block of Horizon Blvd.
At least one person has died at the scene.
“We know there has been some fatalities and some people with other injuries. We don’t know as far as their injuries right now, but they were transported to local hospitals for further medical evaluation.” said Horizon City Police PIO, Victoria Hernandez.
As of 5:25 a.m., police say the area is still closed and the roadway will remain closed until the investigation is complete.
Special Traffic Investigators with the Horizon City Police Department are also on scene.
As of 8:45 a.m., all lanes on Horizon Boulevard are now open, according to Horizon Police.
KTSM is working to gather more information and details will be provided as they become available.
