News: One dies from two-truck crash on W SH 71 in Austin

AUSTIN, TX – One succumbed to their injuries and died following a two-truck collision in Austin Tuesday. 

The collision occurred at 25500 West State Highway 71 before 12:15 pm. One was pinned and extricated by medics, ATCEMS revealed. 

Vehicle Rescue at 25500 W Sh 71 (x-street Palceface Ranch, 12:14). #ATCEMS & @Pedernales_Fire are on scene of a collision involving 2 large trucks with 2 patients involved, 1 is pinned in their vehicle & extrication is in progress. Expect delays in area, more info to follow. pic.twitter.com/rZ1JUguPbg

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 4, 2022

Shortly after, the person was airlifted to Dell Seton Medical Center. There they died from their injuries. 

It is unclear if the other person involved in the crash was injured. 

Our news team will issue any updates that become available. 

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