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2 workers critically injured at Laredo well site
By Emma Galle at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two workers were critically injured at a well site in northwest Laredo on Saturday, June 27, and investigators are working to determine what went wrong.Around 11 a.m., a driver carrying an injured worker flagged down a Webb County deputy. The deputy escorted the vehicle to a...
Key takeaway Investigators then sent units to Fasken Oil and Ranch, located off Farm-to-Market Road 1472.
Why this matters in The Laredo
The incident at the Fasken Oil and Ranch well site raises concerns about workplace safety in Laredo's energy sector. With the city's economy heavily reliant on the industry, ensuring the well-being of workers is crucial. The fact that two workers were critically injured while on a work platform suggests a potential lapse in safety protocols or equipment failure. As investigators work to determine the cause of the accident, local residents will be watching closely to see if any measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The response of the Webb County deputy, fire department, and Fire Marshal to the scene demonstrates the city's emergency services are equipped to handle such situations, but the focus now shifts to preventing accidents at well sites like this one. The community will be awaiting the outcome of the investigation and any subsequent actions taken by authorities and the company to improve worker safety.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two workers were critically injured at a well site in northwest Laredo on Saturday, June 27, and investigators are working to determine what went wrong.Around 11 a.m., a driver carrying an injured worker flagged down a Webb County deputy. The deputy escorted the vehicle to a...
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