News: One critically injured in car fire in North Loop
AUSTIN, TX – A car caught on fire and hospitalized one person Sunday.
The incident took place before 3 p.m. at East 51st Street and Airport Boulevard, as indicated in a tweet from ATCEMS.
Vehicle Rescue at E 51st St / Airport Blvd (14:58). #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo are on scene of a collision involving a single vehicle that reportedly caught fire with one patient inside. #ATCEMSMedics have declared a Trauma Alert on 1 adult patient, more information to follow.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 5, 2023
The sole occupant was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center in critical condition.
Details are preliminary, and updates will be posted to this news blog when more information comes to light.
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