Fatal 17-Vehicle Austin Texas Highway Crash Kills 5

Car pile-up in Austin Texas kills 5, injures 11

ANI March 14, 2025 177 views

A devastating multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 35 near Austin, Texas resulted in a tragic loss of life late Thursday night. The crash involved 17 vehicles, including a semi-truck, and occurred between Howard and Parmer Lanes around 11pm. Emergency responders found five people dead at the scene, tragically including an adult, a child, and an infant. Eleven others were transported to local hospitals, with two adults suffering life-threatening injuries as investigators work to determine the cause of this catastrophic accident.

"Several people were pinned to their vehicles" - Austin Police Department

Austin, March 14: Five people died and 11 were injured after an overnight crash in Austin, Texas, CBS News reported.

Key Points

Crash occurred at 11pm on southbound I-35 between Howard and Parmer Lanes

17 vehicles involved, including a semi-truck

5 fatalities include adult, child, and infant

11 people hospitalized with 2 in critical condition

The crash occurred around 11pm on Thursday, in the southbound lanes of the 13100 block of I-35, between Howard Lane and Parmer Lane after pile-up of 17 vehicles, as per CBS News.

Austin police said 17 vehicles were involved, including a semi-truck. Initial reports from officials said several people were pinned to their vehicles.

Five people were found dead on the scene, including one adult, a child and an infant. Eleven others were taken to a local hospital. Two adults were taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials said.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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