It was a long, sad day for Salado. Our thoughts and condolences go to those who were in the bridge accident, the ones who worked it, and the ones who witnessed it. Such tragedies are long remembered.
In the midst of this accident were our people. When I-35 was closed, the traffic was re-routed to the side roads. When that became slow, traffic started down Main Street. In order to protect our citizens and visitors, our police closed the Holland Road entrance to Main Street. Not being able to go down Main Street, the traffic started going down Banes Street into our residential areas. Our police closed the Holland Raod entrance to Banes Street. Many cars are difficult, but the semi-trucks are impossible down Main Street and the Residential areas. Additionally, as working the accident continued into the afternoon, our schools were ending their day. All of our Police Officers were working to keep another accident from occurring.
As the Police were working the traffic flow, our Firemen were in the heart of the tragedy taking care of the deceased, the hurt, and those working the accident. Everywhere, at the scene were yellow vests, the yellow vests of our firemen. Moments after the accident happened, they were there doing what they do best, protecting and taking care of others. It is not only physically hard to work around the clock, it is emotionally and mentally difficult -- pictures and memories live for years. Yet, they never back away, never hesitate to go when called.
Sometimes, in our busy lives, we forget to say "thank you" to those who work endlessly for the sake of many. Not only do they work accidents, they do things that are never seen like placing high water barriers in low areas or removing debris from the road. We cannot do much for what they do, but a "thank you" will mean much. And, maybe even an occasional batch of cookies will bring a smile to some very deserving workers.
On the scene, involved, and taking care of many. Thank you to our Police and Fire Departments.
VR/Skip
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