News: Fiery collision in Riverside sends 2 to hospital 

AUSTIN, TX – An ATCEMS ambulance rushed two people to a local trauma facility following a fiery collision reported before 5:45 p.m. Tuesday in the Riverside district.

The crash happened at the 2538th block of Elmont Drive when one driver had struck several walkers and then a food truck, which caused the driver’s automobile to catch on fire, additional information from an ATCEMS X post reveals.

Auto-Pedestrian Incident with Fire at 2538 Elmont Dr. #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo are on scene of a reported collision involving a vehicle that hit several pedestrians then a food truck, which subsequently caught fire. #ATCEMSMedics reporting 4 patients involved, more to follow. pic.twitter.com/ff6bcFIVd9

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 22, 2024

As for the two people sent to the trauma center, one person is recovering from serious, non-life-threatening wounds and another from minor injuries.

Two more occupants were involved. However, they were spared from physical harm.

The Austin Fire Department also assisted with the emergency response.

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