17-vehicle crash in Austin, Texas leaves 3 adults, 2 youngsters lifeless

A 17-vehicle crash in Austin, Texas, left 5 individuals lifeless, together with a toddler and an toddler, first responders say. 

The huge pileup involving a semi-truck unfolded late Thursday evening alongside I-35 within the North Austin space, in accordance with Austin-Travis County EMS. 

The company stated a number of individuals had been “pinned of their autos” following the wreck. 

“5 sufferers (3 adults, 1 baby, 1 toddler) have been pronounced deceased on scene,” Austin-Travis County EMS wrote on X. 

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First responders are seen early Friday, March 14, on the crash scene alongside I-35 southbound in North Austin. (KTBC)

The reason for the crash was not instantly clear. 

Of the 12 individuals who had been injured, three of them are youngsters, officers stated. 

The portion of I-35 southbound the place the crash occurred seemed to be closed early Friday morning. 

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A number of individuals had been “pinned of their autos” following the crash late Thursday evening, in accordance with Austin-Travis County EMS. (KTBC)

“All lanes of N IH 35 SB are shut down and will probably be for a number of hours. Please keep away from the realm, count on delays, and discover alternate routes,” the Austin Police Division wrote on X. 

Austin-Travis County EMS Captain Christa Stedman informed CBS Austin that “This incident was extremely chaotic and it was unfold out over a few tenth of a mile.  

The reason for the deadly crash in Austin, Texas, was not instantly clear. (KTBC)

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“So with out the collaboration of our companions, we might not have been capable of handle the scene in addition to we did,” she added.