News: One airlifted to hospital after truck rollover crash on SH 71
AUSTIN, TX – A cement truck rollover crash on the 24500 block of West State Highway 71 seriously injured one person Friday.
The collision happened before 11:30 a.m. near Rivercliff Drive, as indicated in a tweet from ATCEMS. Upon impact, the truck rolled over, and debris and cement flew across the highway, resulting in lane closures and traffic delays.
Vehicle Rescue 24500-25145 W SH 71 (11:18 x street Rivercliff) Reported cement truck rolled over with debris & cement across all lanes, traffic shut down in both directions. @STAR_Flight_TC dispatched & responding. Expect extended closures. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/rdgoaEycTr
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 31, 2023
The driver of the truck was pinned and extricated by first responders. The victim was then airlifted to Dell Seton Medical Center for serious injuries.
No additional details are available, but updates will be posted upon confirmation.
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