AUSTIN, TX – Two people went to the hospital Monday after a single-vehicle collision in West Lake Hills, reports ATCEMS.
***NEW INCIDENT***
Vehicle Rescue at Westlake Dr / Terrace Mountain Dr (15:57). #ATCEMS, @WestlakeFD, & @AustinFireInfo are on scene of a collision involving a single vehicle that rolled over, with one patient pinned inside. Extrication is in progress, more info to follow. pic.twitter.com/hG9iojxEmE — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) April 1, 2024
FINAL Vehicle Rescue at Westlake Dr / Terrace Mountain Dr: #ATCEMSMedics are transporting 2 adults to St. David’s South Austin- one with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries & one with minor injuries. No other information available, EMS is no longer on scene. — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) April 1, 2024
The incident happened at 3:57 p.m. near the intersection of Westlake Drive and Terrace Mountain Drive, which is just west of the Colorado River.
It’s unclear what caused the vehicle to overturn. Police say that one person became pinned and required extrication.
Medics transported two people to the hospital, one with critical injuries.
Officials asked drivers to avoid the area while crews worked to rescue the victims and clear the wreckage.
A full investigation is underway.
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