AUSTIN, TX – Austin Fire Department units responded to a crash yesterday night which they believe was the result of icy bridge conditions on US 290, KVUE reports.
Units onscene of first collision that may be result of icing roadway. Bridge at 5200 W. 290 reported to be iced over. @ATCEMS @AustinHSEM @Austin_Police
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) January 21, 2022
Emergency responders were called to a bridge in the highway’s 5200 block in Oak Hill at about 7:15 p.m. yesterday.
Little else is known about the crash at this time, including whether anyone was injured. We will provide additional updates if possible.
Central Texas has been hit hard in recent days by freezing rain, sleet, and snow. A Winter Weather Advisory may have still been in effect in the area at the time of the crash.
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