Chaos ensued on a Texas road Saturday evening when four vehicles collided in Manor, leading to two individuals being transported as trauma alerts with serious injuries. According to CBS Austin, the crash happened just after 5:30 p.m. on the stretch of N FM 973 near Shadowglen Trce. The comprehensive response included both STAR Flight and Travis County EMS teams, who evaluated three patients on-site.
The incident required aerial medical transportation for one adult while another was rushed to Dell Seton via ground ambulance, one adult decided against being transported after evaluating the situation themselves. As reported by ATCEMS on X, one patient had serious, potentially life-threatening injuries and another had injuries considered potentially serious, though not immediately life-threatening, nobody provided further information about the conditions of the involved parties no cause of the collision has been established as of yet.
Vehicle Rescue 13600-13841 N Fm 973 Rd (17:39 x-street Shadowglen) Collision w/possbily 4 vehicles involved & 2 patients reported trapped. Multiple 1st responders on-scene & responding (@STAR_Flight_TC also). #MoveOverSlowDown or avoid the area. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/QXtxWDLbjw
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 16, 2024
Local authorities have yet to release additional details about the matter, leaving the circumstances that led to this urgent rescue effort unclear. Traffic advisories were issued, urging drivers to move over and slow down or to avoid the area altogether while emergency crews worked the scene.
While the collision scene has been cleared and normal traffic patterns have resumed, the impact of the incident remains a pressing reminder of the potential perils present on our roadways every day STAR Flight's role in providing rapid medical transport was crucial, and alongside the Travis County EMS, they exemplified the swift coordination that is vital in the face of such emergencies. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
