Two people were taken to the hospital Thursday morning following a single-vehicle crash on north Interstate 35 in Austin, reported KXAN. The accident, which occurred near the Parmer Lane exit, resulted in one person being partially ejected from the vehicle. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services responded to the incident at around 10:15 a.m. in the 12400 block of the interstate.
The patient who was partially ejected was quickly declared a trauma alert by the medics on the scene. According to ATCEMS's social media post, the emergency services were swift to immediately transport both individuals involved to Dell Seton Medical Center. One of the patients sustained minor injuries while the other suffered from potentially serious injuries. The precise dynamics of the crash have yet to be fully ascertained by authorities.
Collision w/ Ejection at 12400 N Ih 35 Sb (10:18). #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo responded to a single vehicle collision with 2 patients involved, 1 who was reportedly partially ejected from their vehicle. #ATCEMSMedics have declared that patient a trauma alert. More info to follow. pic.twitter.com/krtF0ze9uo
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) June 7, 2024
There was no immediate information available regarding the cause of the crash or the identities of those involved. Emergency services remained on the scene to ensure a thorough investigation and to quickly clear any ensuing traffic disruptions on the busy interstate.
The condition of the patient with potentially serious injuries has not been updated since, but the incident served as another stark reminder of the unpredictability and peril that can so swiftly arise on our roadways. The incident also underscores the importance of safety measures such as seatbelt use, which can often prevent ejections from taking place during vehicular collisions.
