News: Officials summoned to pin-in auto, trash truck in SW Austin 

SOUTHWEST AUSTIN, TX – First responders were dispatched to a crash between a trash truck and a vehicle that left one person pinned inside their vehicle Wednesday.

This collision, which involved two occupants, happened before 9:15 p.m. between the 8160th to 8256th block of West U.S. 290 Highway, which is along El Rey Boulevard, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services reports.

Vehicle Rescue at 8160-8256 W Us 290 Hwy (21:11, x-st El Rey Blvd). #ATCEMS, @OakHillFire & @AustinFireInfo are on scene of a reported collision involving a vehicle & a dump truck, with 2 patients involved, one who is pinned in their vehicle. More info to follow. pic.twitter.com/SrOMr67C2A

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) November 7, 2024

The Austin Fire Department and the Oak Hill Fire Department also responded to the scene.

Officials have not specified the events that led to this wreck or stated the physical conditions of those involved.

Our news team will be sure to return with updates as more information comes to light.

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