Tragedy struck on a Sunday morning as a multi-vehicle crash on US 183 near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport resulted in the death of a woman. CBS Austin reports that the accident occurred after a driver traveled the wrong way in the northbound lanes close to McCall Lane, prompting a swift response from the Austin Police Department shortly after 9:30 a.m.
According to FOX 7 Austin, the collision led to a complete closure of all northbound lanes of Highway 183. The aftermath of the accident saw traffic being diverted at McCall Lane southbound turnaround. Motorists have been advised to seek alternative routes as the extensive investigation began, which was expected to last several hours.
A woman in her 60s was pronounced dead at the scene around 9:50 a.m., as noted by CBS Austin. As the events unfolded, multiple vehicles were found to be involved in this catastrophic incident. Cleanup and investigative operations by authorities commenced, aiming to determine the exact cause of this tragic event.
The details surrounding the crash remained scant. The number of vehicles involved and the sequence leading to the accident have yet to be disclosed by officials. As well, the identities of those involved have not been released, keeping the public in the dark for further information. In a statement obtained by FOX 7 Austin, drivers are being encouraged to avoid the area, highlighting the severity of the impact on local traffic.
