Beaumont SUV crash leaves 8 people with serious injuries [Video]

BEAUMONT, Texas — An SUV carrying eight people crashed into a tree early Saturday morning, leaving several passengers and the driver with serious injuries, according to Beaumont police.

The major crash happened around 2:16 a.m. in the 4400 block of Concord Road. 

Investigators say a silver Yukon went off-road at Redwood Street and Concord Rd. before overcorrecting and striking a tree, folding the SUV around it.

Beaumont police, EMS, and fire personnel responded to the crash and found all eight passengers trapped inside the mangled vehicle. 

Emergency crews began immediate extraction efforts.

Police say the injuries were severe, including broken femurs, compound fractures, fractured skulls, and broken arms. 

Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle driving recklessly shortly before the crash happened.

Two people, including the driver, were trauma alerted to St. Elizabeth Hospital. Only one passenger was able to walk to a waiting ambulance, according to Beaumont police.

All passengers …