AUSTIN, Texas — A major crash is causing disruptions on South Interstate 35, near Slaughter Lane, Tuesday afternoon.
The Austin Fire Department (AFD) said at 12:30 p.m. that it had crews on the scene of a crash in the 8700 block of South I-35, near the H-E-B and Home Depot in that area.
AFD initially said the crash involved multiple vehicles, including an 18-wheeler that had rolled over. Vehicles were on both sides of the interstate, and one was on fire.
In an update around 12:40 p.m., AFD said crews were reporting that four vehicles were involved in the crash and that two patients would require medical attention. At 1:20 p.m., Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) said one adult patient had been taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while another was evaluated and treated at the scene but refused transport.
Drivers should expect major traffic delays in the area.
No additional information is available at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
