Two individuals sustained injuries after a vehicle accident in southeast Austin on Thursday, leading to a complete shutdown of northbound lanes on Bastrop Highway. The incident, which involved a car rolling over and striking a telephone pole, occurred near the Hergotz Lane ramp and Thompson Lane, as reported by CBS Austin.
Austin Fire Department is responding to a Vehicle Rescue at Bastrop Hwy Svrd NB to Hergotz Ln ramp/ Thompson Ln. Reports of 1 car rolled over and hit a telephone pole. Avoid the area #ATXTraffic
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) September 12, 2024
The Austin Fire Department was quick to respond to a vehicle rescue call, and Austin-Travis County EMS evaluated two patients at the scene before transporting them to local hospitals. Further information on their condition has not been provided, with Austin-Travis County EMS only confirming the transport of the patients to hospital care. As per the Austin Police Department, all lanes have been closed in the 400 block of Bastrop Highway—near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport—and motorists have been advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes, according to KXAN.
TRAFFIC ALERT: APD officers are responding to a crash in the 400 block of Bastrop Highway NB. All northbound lanes are shut down until further notice. Find alternate routes and expect delays.
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) September 12, 2024
Cleanup efforts are ongoing as units remain at the scene to clear debris from the roadway, as per CBS Austin. The Austin Police Department emphasized the importance of avoiding the accident zone by finding alternative routes.
