A messy rollover crash near Austin's airport has throttled westbound traffic snarling Sunday morning routines, according to authorities. The wreck, which flipped vehicles on the 3100 block of the E. State Highway 71 service road westbound, is causing significant delays, with all affected traffic rerouted onto the neighboring toll road.
Details surrounding the crash are scant, but the Austin Police Department (APD) reported the incident occurred directly northeast of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. KVUE communicated there were no immediate reports of injuries or the number of vehicles involved.
KXAN further provided details, stating the accident had taken place early morning and described it as a "multi-vehicle rollover crash." The news outlet reports that some signal lights were knocked out of commission, adding to the chaos for drivers as the morning progressed.
As travelers and locals alike were detoured, the disarray spilled over into the surrounding arterials, with APD unable to supply an estimated time when normalcy on the highway would resume. A social media post by APD officials, obtained by KXAN, offered a glimpse into the unfolding situation and stressed preparing for "substantial delays" as crews work to clear the scene.
Neither the APD nor local news outlets have so far provided further information regarding the status of those involved in the accident. Commuters are advised to check ongoing updates and seek alternative routes if planning to drive in the vicinity of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
