AUSTIN, TX – Police reported injuries Monday morning after a pin-in crash involving a dump truck in south Austin, reports ATCEMS.
Vehicle Rescue 8700blk Old Lockhart Hwy (11:58 x-street S US 183 NB) Reported vehicle-dump truck collision with confirmed pin-in. Extrication in progress. 3 total patients involved a 3rd #ATCEMS ambulance has been requested. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/OUcRpX0abg — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) June 3, 2024
UPDATE Vehicle Rescue 8700blk Old Lockhart Hwy: The pinned patient has been extricated. All patients are being evaluated & transports TBD. Additional #ATCEMS ambulances & & @STAR_Flight_TC have been cancelled. More to follow. — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) June 3, 2024
The incident happened at 11:58 a.m. in the area of 8700 Old Lockhart Highway, which is just southwest of Onion Creek Metropolitan Park.
Police say that a vehicle and a dump truck collided and that at least one person required extrication after being pinned in their vehicle.
At least one person went to the hospital with injuries of unknown severity.
The collision likely caused delays along Old Lockhart Highway while crews worked to clear the scene.
A full investigation is underway. Our team of new bloggers will post updates if we learn more about the cause or circumstances of the accident.
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