2 Injured in Austin Dump Truck Accident on US Highway 290
The accident happened at about 9:11 p.m. on November 7 in the area of US Highway 290 and El Rey Boulevard.
2 Injured in Austin Dump Truck Accident on US Highway 290
Austin, TX – Two people were injured after two vehicles collided on Highway 290 in Austin Thursday night, according to Austin-Travis County Emergency Services (ATCEMS).
The accident happened at about 9:11 p.m. on November 7 in the area of US Highway 290 and El Rey Boulevard.
According to ATCEMS, a vehicle and a dump truck were involved in the collision.
Reportedly, ATCEMS medics, Oak Hills Fire Department, and Austin Fire Department responded to the scene and located one person pinned inside their vehicle.
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 firefighters extricated one person who was pinned in the vehicle and transported alongside one other patient to the hospital.
No additional details were provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
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