Chaos unfolded in Bastrop County, Texas, when a bus carrying more than 40 passengers tipped over in a harrowing crash near Mustang Ridge. The incident took place around 2:17 p.m. near SH 21 and Caldwell Road, prompting a swarm of first responders to rush to the scene. Those traveling in the vicinity were advised to expect road closures and to avoid the area as emergency services were on the scene managing the crisis, according to the Austin-Travis County EM.
Mutual Aid in Bastrop County 2751 W SH 21 (14:17 x-street Caldwell Rd) Bus rollover with greater than 40 patients involved. Avoid the area. Expect closures for a large amount of 1st responders working the scene. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/QmSbH1WCHC
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 22, 2024
A large number of personnel from various emergency agencies, including Mutual Aid in Bastrop County, were deployed to deal with the aftermath of the crash. Traffic was snarled as the significant response effort unfolded, with drivers warned of disruptions. Specifics regarding the cause of the rollover or the conditions of those involved were not immediately available, with the situation being described by authorities as developing, KXAN reported.
The scale of the incident, with a reported 40 individuals involved, indicated a major medical and logistical operation was underway. Details about the victims, their potential injuries, or hospital transports were still being assessed as teams worked at the scene, as per the Austin-Travis County EM.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
