Crime & Safety

Traffic Collision Prompts Lane Closures

Accident creating traffic snarls as far north as William Cannon Drive.

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX -- A traffic accident involving an 18-wheeler has prompted the closure of two southbound lanes on Interstate 35 South near Old San Antonio Road.

Austin-Travis County EMS officials said a car and and a big rig collided at the 10400 block of I-35 late Friday morning. The accident happened south of Old San Antonio Road.

A man in his 20s was transported to University Medical Center Brackenridge with serious injuries, EMS officials confirmed.

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Motorists can expect delays in the wake of the collision. Lane closures have traffic backed to William Cannon Drive further north.

Traffic delays of more than 40 minutes are expected, according to traffic reports.

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