Another teen injured in sledding crash during icy weather in North Texas
Jan 26, 2026
An 18-year-old woman was injured after a sledding accident in Elmo on Monday afternoon.
Elmo Fire Department (EFD) initially reported the incident on their Facebook page at 4:51 p.m., showing images of their helicopter en route to the scene.
The Elmo Fire Department responded to an emergency o
n FM 2728 between U.S. Highway 80 and Interstate 20. Officials said the teen was being pulled on a sled behind an ATV when she struck a piece of equipment. Her condition has not been released.
In a Facebook post, the department urged caution as similar activity had been reported in the area: “Responding with air in route to a ATV/sled incident. Be careful several people in the response area are doing the same thing. Be safe.”
The fire chief confirmed to NBC 5 that a medical helicopter arrived at the scene to transport the teen. No other injuries were reported.
This incident is still under investigation and NBC 5 is working to learn more.
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