In the Permian Basin, An Increase In Traffic Accidents Is Taking A Toll On EMTs

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Written By Mitch Borden
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Mitch Borden/Marfa Public Radio

Driving in the Permian Basin can be dangerous. Roads are packed, huge commercial trucks barrel down the highways, drivers can be careless. The rate of fatal car crashes in the region is rising steeply.

This increase can be difficult and personal for first responders who see these wrecks and take care of the injured.

Read more and listen to the story on Marfa Public Radio’s website >>

Mitch Borden

Mitch Borden is Marfa Public Radio's Permian Basin Reporter. 

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