AUSTIN, TX – One person died, and four people were injured Wednesday in a major east Austin accident near Hornsby Bend, reports ATCEMS.
Vehicle Rescue at 12400-13117 Fm 969 Rd (06:51). #ATCEMS, @AustinFireInfo & @tcesd12 responded to a pinin collision involving 5 patients, 1 who was unconscious & pinned in their vehicle. The patient was extricated & #ATCEMSMedics administered resuscitation efforts. pic.twitter.com/sO2IGntAgE — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) August 7, 2024
FINAL Vehicle Rescue at 12400-13117 Fm 969 Rd: After resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful #ATCEMSMedics obtained a deceased on scene pronouncement for an adult patient. 4 adult patients were transported to Dell Seton with non life threatening injuries. No other info available. — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) August 7, 2024
The crash happened at 6:51 a.m. on FM 969, or Webberville Road, between Gilbert Road and Hound Dog Trail.
Police say at least one person became pinned in their vehicle and required extrication. Medics attempted resuscitation, but could not revive the pinned in patient, and they died at the scene. Authorities have not yet released their identity.
Medics transported five additional patients to Dell Seton with non-critical injuries.
A full investigation is underway. Our team of news writers will post updates if and when we learn more about the cause of the accident or the number of vehicles involved.
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