News: 1 seriously injured in massive pileup on TX 45
AUSTIN, TX – At least one person was seriously injured this morning in a massive, 26-vehicle pileup on the city’s far southwest side.
Multiple #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo assets on scene
13631-13817 N Sh 45 W Eb (08:20) confirmed 26 vehicle pile up on overpass. 1 trauma alert transported. Making access to other vehicles but reports of no significant injuries to remaining patients. More to follow.— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) February 11, 2021
According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of N TX 45 between the 13600 and 13800 blocks at about 8:40 a.m. Four ambulances were called to the scene, and one person was transported to an area hospital with a trauma alert. All other injuries are expected to be minor.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated if we learn more.
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