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Five Die In I-10 Wreck Near Fabens

Investigators say a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 in far West Texas has left five people dead.

KVIA-TV in El Paso reports the accident happened early Monday near Fabens.

Officials say a westbound minivan apparently blew a tire and overturned, landing on eastbound lanes.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office says an SUV that swerved to avoid the minivan rolled over. An 18-wheeler then hit the minivan.

Authorities say two women and three children in the minivan died.

Three other youngsters in the minivan were transported to a hospital. They were listed in critical but stable condition.

Officials say the truck driver was treated for minor injuries at a hospital. Authorities say four people in the SUV were treated at the scene.

I-10 was closed for several hours.

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Information from: KVIA-TV, http://www.kvia.com

Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.