AUSTIN, TX – One person went to the hospital Friday morning after their vehicle crashed along the freeway in south Austin, reports ATCEMS.
Vehicle rescue at 3700 S Mopac Expy Sb (09:30). #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo are on scene of a single vehicle rollover, with one patient that was pinned under their vehicle & has been extricated. Expect #ATXTraffic delays in the area, more information to follow. pic.twitter.com/QoxT5nFxDa — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) December 29, 2023
FINAL Vehicle rescue at 3700 S Mopac Expy Sb: #ATCEMSMedics have transported an adult patient as a trauma alert, to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center with potentially serious injuries. No other information available, EMS is no longer on scene. — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) December 29, 2023
The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. in the area of 3700 South Mopac Expressway southbound, which is just west of Sunset Valley Village.
It’s not yet clear what caused the crash, but police say one person required extrication after becoming pinned beneath their vehicle.
Medics transported that person to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center with serious injuries.
Officials encouraged drivers to avoid the area while crews investigated and worked to clear the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
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