Crime & Safety

Interstate 35 Lanes In Austin Closed Following Police Chase

Police gave chase at around 11:30 a.m, closing off northbound lanes along South Interstate 35 as part of the operation, officials said.

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AUSTIN, TX — Interstate 35 lanes of traffic were closed on Friday following a police pursuit of a vehicle.

Police gave chase at around 11:30 a.m, closing off all northbound lanes along the 1400 block of South Interstate 35 as part of the operation, officials said via Twitter. Motorists were urged to avoid the area for the time being.

The Austin Police Department issued an update just before 12:20, conveying how a person was placed under custody and the scene was still "active." The reason for the police chase was not immediately known. Patch will update when more details are known.

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