News: Fiery collision claims 2 lives in Austin’s St. Johns 

AUSTIN, TX – A driver of an unspecified vehicle crashed into a pillar in the St. John’s area, leading the automobile to catch fire and claiming the lives of two people Sunday. 

This solo crash happened before 8:40 a.m. in the 7000th block of northbound IH 35, according to Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 

Collision with Vehicle Fire at 7000 S Ih 35 Nb (08:35). #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo are on scene of a collision involving one vehicle into a pillar that subsequently caught fire, with 2 patients involved. Expect #ATXTraffic delays in the area, more info to follow. pic.twitter.com/9bZhXYypip

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) August 11, 2024

Medics declared the two victims dead at the scene. They have not issued a formal statement regarding the exact cause of this crash nor released the victims’ names at this time. 

Our team of news writers will return with updates as more details come to light. 

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