News: Big rig rollover with auto fire reported in South Austin 

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX – One vehicle caught on fire, and a tractor-trailer rolled over following a four-vehicle collision in the 8700th block of South I 35 last Tuesday, July 23rd. 

The Austin Fire Department said this incident happened around 12:30 p.m. Texas Department of Transportation, public works crews, and Austin Police also arrived at the scene. 

Major traffic accident 8700 S. I-35. Multiple vehicles with 18 wheeler rollover. Vehicles on both sides of interstate with one on fire. @ATCEMS @austinmobility @TxDOTAustin @Austin_Police

— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) July 23, 2024

Fire crews were able to successfully extinguish the flames. Only two people required medical attention, although it is unclear if they were hospitalized. 

More details will be provided as our newsroom learns more. 

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