News: 1 critically hurt in Buda auto-cement truck collision 

BUDA, TX – One person was left in critical condition following a crash between a cement truck and another vehicle that led the vehicle to roll down an embankment Thursday. 

Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services said this crash happened between the 4500 to 6000 block of westbound State Highway 45 adjacent to Turnersville Road. ATCEMS, along with STARFlight and ESD-11 after 8 a.m.

Vehicle Rescue 4500-6000 S SH 45 E WB (08:04 x-street Turnersville) Reported cement truck vs vehicle with vehicle down an embankment. Expect #ATXTraffic delays/closures. #MoveOverSlowDown & avoid if possible. @STAR_Flight_TC also assigned. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/Dajqs0SaAz

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 9, 2024

The patient who was left in critical condition was supposed to be transported via a medical helicopter, but that portion was canceled due to weather conditions. Nonetheless, they were taken by ground to Ascension Seton Hays for treatment. 

Officials have not revealed the events behind Thursday’s collision or said if either driver will be charged for their involvement in this crash. 

Updates will be posted as more details come to light. 

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