A severe car accident on southbound Texas Highway 130 in Georgetown forced road closures Wednesday evening, authorities reported. The incident, which took place just north of Farm to Market 971 at approximately 6:47 p.m., resulted in at least one fatality, and is currently under investigation by the Georgetown Police Department, as stated by CBS Austin.
Traffic was disrupted for several hours while first responders attended the scene, and all southbound lanes remained shut to facilitate the investigation and clearance of the wreckage the Georgetown Police Department notified the public via Facebook about the crash and thanked people for their patience and understanding during the incident.
By late evening, the Georgetown TX Police updated their status on Facebook confirming that "UPDATE: Roadway is back open. Please drive safely," as per the Georgetown, Texas Police Department. This announcement was made at 20:47 hours, indicating a swift response from emergency services to reopen the artery for the night's traffic. The Georgetown, Texas Police Department continues to ask for responsible driving from those in the area.
The Georgetown Police have not yet provided further details regarding the cause of the accident or the identities of the individuals involved, as the investigation is still ongoing.
