A tragic chain reaction crash on Interstate 35 southbound in North Austin has left at least five people dead and eleven others injured. The incident occurred around 11:20 p.m. on Thursday and involved over a dozen vehicles, including semi trucks. Among the deceased were three adults, one child, and a baby, while the injured include four adults with critical injuries, three children with minor injuries, and four adults with minor injuries as well as one child with potentially life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the crash is still unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. First responders at the scene described the aftermath as chaotic and devastating with multiple vehicles involved in the collision. The severity of the injuries indicates the scale of the impact, leaving families shattered and loved ones lost.
Authorities have not released further details about the victims or the circumstances leading up to the crash. The community is left mourning the lives lost and praying for the recovery of those injured in the tragic accident. Local residents are urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant while driving on the busy interstate, in light of the recent incident. The investigation will continue to determine the cause of the fatal crash and hopefully prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
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