AUSTIN, TX – Six people went to the hospital last Thursday after two vehicles collided on a busy roadway in southeast Austin, reports KXAN.

Police say the incident occurred around 7:41 p.m. in the area of 5946 East Stassney Lane, which is just west of McKinney Falls State Park.

The force of the collision threw one person from their vehicle, and three other people became trapped in their vehicles. Austin-Travis County EMS worked to extricate the pinned individuals, who were taken to the hospital with critical injuries.

Medics transported three other people to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

One other person declined transport for minor injuries.

A full investigation regarding the cause of the crash is underway.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Travis County, it’s important for you to understand that you could be entitled to financial compensation for your expenses, any time you’ve missed from work, and for your pain and suffering. The Austin area car accident attorneys at Funk & Associates are available to review your case and help you pursue a fair settlement. Reach us on our website or by phone at (512) 472-3865 to discuss your case.