A multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 35 near RM 620 in Round Rock has resulted in fatalities and injuries earlier today, leading to both north and southbound lane closures and significant traffic delays, and while officials investigate the circumstances, drivers are advised to seek alternative routes or brace for extended travel times.
According to FOX 7 Austin, the Round Rock Police Department (RRPD) responded to the scene around 11:40 a.m., where they found that ten vehicles had been involved in the wreck, which claimed the life of one individual and left two others requiring medical attention at a local hospital.
The extent of the disruption is underscored by continued lane closures in both directions on I-35. Drivers are being encouraged by police to avoid the area, as there is no clear timeline available for when the roadway will reopen. The local transportation authorities are requesting that those needing to travel through the area check live traffic conditions and make use of any available detours.
KVUE reports that the investigation into the fatal collision remains active with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers arriving to assist RRPD, though details on the cause of the crash or the identities of those involved have not yet been released the families of those involved are being notified.
The circumstances around this tragic event are still unraveling, and more information is expected to emerge as authorities continue their work at the scene. For the latest updates, the public is recommended to refresh local news outlets as the situation develops.
