An early morning collision in South Austin has resulted in seven injuries, authorities say. The Austin Travis County EMS responded to a vehicle rescue incident that took place just before 1 a.m. Saturday at the 10000 block of Menchaca Rd. One individual, ensnared within the wreckage, required extrication and was subsequently deemed a trauma alert by the responding emergency services, as stated in a report by CBS Austin.
The incident left a total of seven people hurt, with one adult sustaining critical injuries—prompting a fast transport to St. David's South Austin hospital. Another adult was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening. In addition, two adults, and two children received medical attention at the same hospital for minor injuries, according to MSN.
Vehicle Rescue at 10000 Block Menchaca rd. #ATCEMSMedics are reporting 5 total patients involved. One patient has been extricated, declared a trauma alert & is being transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital with serious injuries. More information to follow.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) November 23, 2024
The repercussions of the collision reverberated through the early morning haze, extending beyond the immediate site of metal crumpled and glass scattered, as another child was also caught in the mayhem. This young patient was transported to Dell Children's Hospital, facing serious, though not life-threatening injuries.
As the Austin community wakes to this news, the details surrounding the cause of the collision remain unclear. No further information has been made available at this time.
