ELGIN, TX- Two fatalities have been reported in connection to a multi-car collision that happened along the highway in north Bastrop County.

According to Fox 7 Austin, the accident occurred over the Labor Day weekend on US-290 at Saratoga Farms Boulevard in west Elgin.

Just before midnight Saturday, several vehicles crashed, and two cars ignited. Elgin Police haven’t yet disclosed the cause of the accident.

A McDade man died at the scene of the collision. Authorities identified him as 66-year-old Robbie Carter.

Medics airlifted at least four people to area hospitals with injuries. One of the patients, identified as 13-year-old Yareli Padierna, died after transport.

A full investigation is underway.

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