AUSTIN, TX – Two people went to the hospital Wednesday morning following a major accident with entrapment in far east Austin, reports ATCEMS.
Vehicle Rescue with rollover N SH 130 NB/FM 969 (09:40) #ATCEMS, @AustinFireInfo, & ESD11 responding. #ATCEMSMedics reporting 2 patients entrapped. Avoid the area. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/HHj3pyvfDZ — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) January 17, 2024
FINAL Vehicle Rescue with rollover N SH 130 NB/FM 969: #ATCEMSMedics transported two, one declared, trauma alert. Both patients transported to Dell Seton Medical Center w/not expected to be life-threatening injuries. #ATCEMS no longer on scene. No further information available. — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) January 17, 2024
The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. near the intersection of TX-130 and FM-169, which is north of Tesla in the Hornsby Bend area.
The cause and circumstances of the accident are still unknown. Police say that at least one vehicle overturned, entrapping two people.
Following extrication, medics took two people to Dell Seton Medical Center. One of the patients was listed as a trauma alert, but medics predict they will both recover.
A full investigation is underway. Our team of news bloggers will share updates if we learn more about the collision.
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