AUSTIN, TX – One person went to the hospital Tuesday following a two-vehicle crash at a major south Austin intersection, reports ATCEMS.
Vehicle Rescue Barton Skyway/S Lamar (19:29) confirmed pin in at a two vehicle collision. Extrication in progress. Avoid the area and expect #ATXTraffic delays. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/iWUfQ9Dzyg — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 22, 2024
FINAL Vehicle Rescue Barton Skyway/S Lamar: #ATCEMSMedics transported adult patient w/critical injuries after extrication by @AustinFireInfo. Patient lost pulses en route to St David’s South but #Medics have now regained pulses. #ATCEMS no longer on-scene. No further info avail — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 22, 2024
The incident happened at 7:29 p.m. at the intersection of Barton Skyway and South Lamar Boulevard, which is just north of the Corners II Shopping Center.
Police haven’t yet disclosed the cause of the accident. They say one person became pinned in their vehicle and required extrication.
Medics resuscitated the victim while en route to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center.
Officials asked drivers to avoid this intersection while emergency teams responded to the scene.
A full investigation is underway.
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