News: 5 hospitalized following AUS Airport collision

AUSTIN, TX – Five people were transported by Austin Travis County EMS to area hospitals following a crash at AUS Airport reported before 1:45 p.m. Tuesday.

ATCEMS confirmed that one person was left in critical condition and another in serious condition, while three other occupants sustained minor wounds.

#ATCEMS on scene of a major collision at Sh 71/ Presidential Blvd. #ATCEMSMedics transported 2 adult patients to St. David’s South Austin, 1 w/ critical, life-threatening injuries, and 1 w/ potentially serious injuries. 4 additional patients are being evaluated for minor injuries https://t.co/PnmLXzDLbl

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 4, 2025

The two passengers who sustained more significant injuries were sent to St. David’s South Medical Center, and the three others to Dell Seton Medical Center.

Authorities closed the intersection of Texas 71 and Presidential  Boulevard before 1:45 p.m. and reopened the area after 3 p.m.

The exact cause of the wreck is under investigation.

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