News: One dead, one injured from crash on W SH 71 in Austin
AUSTIN, TX – A multi-vehicle crash on the 8660 to 9039 block of West SH 71 claimed one’s life Monday.
ATCEMS personnel were called to the scene around 5 am. One pinned victim was extracted. Another suffered unspecified injuries, and it was unclear if they were transported to the hospital.
Vehicle Rescue 8660-9039 W SH 71 (05:03 x-street Midwood Pkwy) Reported multi-vehicle collision with 1 patient pinned, extrication in progress. Expect #ATXTraffic delays in the area & avoid if possible. #MoveOverSlowDown in the area. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/yFlHw0X3Eo
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) August 22, 2022
The impact of Monday’s crash led one person to succumb to their injuries, and, as a result, they were pronounced dead at the scene.
The details of Monday’s collision were not revealed. However, our news team will monitor for updates.
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