AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a train crashed into a vehicle in south Austin Friday, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
ATCEMS medics said on social media the agency responded to the crash along with the Austin Fire Department shortly before 4:30 p.m. at 1700 Matthews Lane. That’s near Menchaca Road.
Medics said the train hit the vehicle, and one person was involved in the crash. CPR was in progress on the patient as of 4:35 p.m. However, shortly after 5 p.m., medics said “resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful” and one person was pronounced dead on the scene.
The Austin Police Department said on social media Dittmar Road and Matthews Lane are closed, due to the crash. Drivers should expect traffic delays, as well as seek alternate routes.
No other details were released Friday.
This is a developing story.