Crime & Safety
Austin Police At Scene Of Five-Vehicle Crash Along Ed Bleustein Boulevard
Some of the victims in the multi-vehicle crash sustain life-threatening injuries; police urge motorists to avoid the area.

EAST AUSTIN, TX — Police are at the scene of a five-vehicle collision along the 7400 block of Ed Bleustein Boulevard on Thursday afternoon, with some victims sustaining life-threatening injuries.
Details haven't been released as to what may have caused this multi-vehicle crash, but motorists are highly urged to avoid the area until the scene is cleared. Police responded to the scene at about 3:15 p.m., and are investigating the scene as EMS transports victims to the hospital.
Patch will provide further details as they are made available.
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APD on scene of a 5 vehicle crash w/ possible life threatening injuries in the 7400 blk of Ed Bleustein. Please avoid the area. #atxtraffic
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) December 22, 2016
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