A shocking video posted on X shows two toddlers stranded [1] on a Texas highway in nothing but diapers after being thrown from a car that flipped multiple times.
The accident occurred on Interstate 10 East Freeway in Freeport on Sunday night.
The footage reveals the two children standing and walking around seemingly unharmed amidst the wreckage of the flipped vehicle.
🚨🇺🇸2 TODDLERS THROWN FROM MOVING JEEP… BUT THEY ARE UNHARMED
2 toddlers in diapers walked away uninjured after being thrown from a Jeep that flipped on a Texas highway.
Deputy Sheriff:
“Deputies responded to a major crash on the main lanes of the East Freeway at Freeport.… pic.twitter.com/GfKeCwKbtF [2]
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 13, 2024 [3]
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the details, stating, “Deputies responded to a major crash on the main lanes of the East Freeway at Freeport. A two-car crash where one of the cars flipped over several times causing ejection.”
transported to a hospital. No reported injuries to the occupants in the other car.
The e/b (outbound) main lanes are currently shut down to one lane. The e/b service road at Freeport is shut down.
2/2 #HouNews [4]
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) August 12, 2024 [5]
In the video, an adult is seen comforting one of the toddlers, while another person picks up and holds the other child. The flipped car is visible in the background.
The exact status of the toddlers’ car seats during the crash remains unclear.
HCSO Senior Deputy Thomas Gilliland reported that the adult and two children were transported to a local hospital. “All three were in good condition,” he added.
The driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash was the sole occupant and was not injured. No injuries were reported for the occupants of the other car involved in the collision.